ISSUE 90March 2013

THE OFFICIAL UK PUZZLE CLUB

Welcome to our 90th Newsletter. Lots more new products for you from Gibsons Range. As is usual this time of year, all new products from Gibsons catalogue and those featured in the newsletter are available, but may take a little longer to dispatch. We would love to hear your comments on subjects that you would like us to cover in our newsletters. Feedback is very important

to us (even the negatives)

GIBSONS 2013Just like choosing a work of art to display in pride of place on the wall, jigsaw puzzles are incredibly personal and everyone has a favourite. Gibsons creates over 50 new jigsaw puzzles every year and their 2013 collection is better than ever with highlights including the new puzzle board, mini gift puzzles as well as new puzzle artists including Steve Skelton, Colin Thompson and Lawrie Taylor.

Anyone investing hours of precious time piecing together their favourite jigsaw puzzle will probably have experienced that pang of anxiety at the thought of someone disturbing the pieces the minute their backs are turned. Gibsons has created the perfect solution with its brand new Puzzle Board which guarantees to protect your jigsaw puzzle and provide a safe and stable work surface for as long it takes to complete your masterpiece.

The large light-weight Puzzle Board, which is suitable for puzzles up to 1000 pieces, is extremely strong but incredibly light and easy to carry and store. The non-slip surface has a raised edge to prevent lost pieces, so when you finish your puzzling session you can simply store the whole board safely away, underneath a chair or on top of a cupboard ready to bring out on the next occasion. The Puzzle Board is an essential accessory for jigsaw puzzle fans and along with a favourite themed jigsaw puzzle, the ideal gift for everyone both young and old.

Big isn’t necessarily always best and Gibsons fabulous new range of Mini Puzzles are the proof in the pudding that sometimes the very best things come in small boxes. There are four gorgeous scenes to choose from and each tiny puzzle has just 210 pieces, all made from top quality 100% recycled cardboard. Best of all, each puzzle can be completed on a tray inside the deluxe, linen-finished box in which it comes.

Gibsons Mini Puzzles are the perfect gift for everyone – not just puzzle fans – with a theme to appeal to all. For example, Dawn Chorus depicts some of our favourite British birds while Castle Combe pieces together a scene from what has been described as

OFFICIAL PUZZLE CLUB SELECTED JIGSAWS

Remember that trip to the local grocery store, where you could order in proper money! G6123 - A Quarter of… is a reminder of those nostalgic days -1000 piece Jigsaw available at £14.00

G7035 - World in a Hurry by Artist Steve Skelton. One of two images by this artist- Colourful and full of

smiles. 1000pc available at £14.00G7034 -1980s Shopping Basket

Latest edition to the successful Shopping Basket jigsaws from the

Robert Opie Collection - 1000 piece Jigsaw available at £14.00

To order A Quarter of… and/or World in a Hurry and/or 1980s Shopping Basket or any of the other products featured in this issue complete the Order form below and send with your remittance payable to: The Official UK Puzzle Club The Official UK Puzzle Club, PO Box 3351, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2WE. (If you don’t want to spoil your newsletter, simply put your request on paper)

G6123

G7035

G7034

G2301

G2302

G2300

G2304

G5018

G5019

G4019

G4020

G6112

G6113

G6114

G6118

G6119

G6120

G6122

G6109

G6110

G6111

G5020

G5021

G2013

R2013

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14.00

14.00

9.50

9.50

9.50

9.50

20.00

14.00

11.00

11.00

14.00

14.00

14.00

14.00

14.00

14.00

14.00

15.00

15.00

15.00

15.00

22.00

reserve

reserve

A Quarter of…1000pc

World in a Hurry-1000pc

1980s Shopping Basket-1000pc

Mini Dawn Chorus-210 pc

Mini I Love the Country-210pc

Mini Granddad’s Workshop-210pc

Mini Castle Combe-210pc

Rag & Bone - 4 x 500

Polperro & Mevagissey-2 x 500pc

Butterflies & Blooms-636pc

A Meeting of Minds-636pc

Keeping a Low Profile-1000pc

The Market Store-1000pc

Cheese & Chutney-1000pc

Kitchen Clutter-1000pc (Colin Thomson)

Pasty and a Pint-1000pc

Kitty’s Vintage-1000pc (Linda Jane Smith)

Heart of England-1000pc

Rosebud Cottage-1000pc TK

Gazebo of Prayer-1000pc TK

Victorian Christmas Carol-1000pc TK

Cobblestone Village & Village Christmas-2 x 500

Kinkade 4 x 500pc (Everett’s Cottage...)

Gibson LE- Breaking up for Christmas-1000pc

Ravensburger LE- Santa Express-1000pc

Price Quantity ValueCode No/Description

Postage & Packing £4.50£6.50

Total Value

Gold Members- Please deduct 10% from above prices, excluding p&p. If requesting carrier delivery – do not include postage charge

Name

Address

Postcode

Telephone

Email

Membership No.

*Please attach cardholder’s details if different from above

I enclose cheque/postal order for value £ made payable to the Official UK Puzzle Club Please debit my Credit/Debit card for £ Card Type Master Card Visa Maestro/Solo *Card No: Issue No: Security Code : Valid From: Expiry Date : Signature:Please allow up to 28 days for delivery

Contact us: Official UK Puzzle Club, PO Box 3351, Wokingham, Berks RG41 2WE Telephone: 0118 978 9599 Email: mb@jigsaw-puzzle-club.co.uk

www.jigsaw-puzzle-club.co.uk Barneys Newsbox holds one of the largest puzzle selections available and caters for ALL sizes. Tel: 01539 435627

General Sales - Telephone 0118 978 9599 Helpline and General membership enquiries - Telephone 0118 978 9599

one of the prettiest villages in England.Jigsaw puzzles are without doubt a great activity to stimulate the brain, as well as providing on-going entertainment. However, many overlook the incredible social and interactive aspects of participating in the joint ‘venture’ of a jigsaw, which can be enjoyed by the whole family regardless of age or ability. Jigsaw puzzles are not just a solitary hobby, although for many they are wonderfully therapeutic renowned for filling a few lonely hours. As a team pursuit they are packed with fun which can lasts for weeks at a time and can be dipped into over and over again. For many families, the jigsaw puzzle provides a gathering point where everyone can participate to help find the pieces and build a work of art together. There are literally hundreds of Gibsons jigsaw puzzles to choose, from scenic views and nostalgia, to favourite hobbies and pets; but the biggest challenge with joint puzzling is reaching a unanimous decision as to which picture to tackle next. However once the box is opened and the pieces spread before them, everyone is guaranteed to enjoy spending quality time sharing an activity with the ones they love.

READ ABOUTGibsons 2013 products and innovations

Readers’ Letters & Jigs Corner

VIP Membership offer

Previews & More

Winning Ways

Official Puzzle Club selected Jigsaws

Optional Next Day Carrier

Newsletter by email Yes No

G9000 The Puzzle Board £25.00

G2301 Mini Dawn Chorus 210 pc £9.50

(73cm x 51cm)

Being an avid Wasgij collector, I was surprised and a little bemused to see that Ravensburger have brought out a new range with a similar theme, but very different concept… How I enjoyed No. 1 and No.2! Will there be any more and will you be starting a collectors club as with the Wasgijs? I really enjoyed ‘the guessing game’ – the quality and cut and amusing images. If you are thinking of producing more and having a collectors club can I enrol?

Two more great Poems from your fellow members Although not chosen for our jigsaw prize, I thought you’d enjoy reading them

We have passed on your comments to Ravensburger who were really pleased with the feedback and yes, they have confirmed this will be on-going, with two brand new ‘WHAT IFS’ to be introduced in the Autumn. We have placed you top of the list for the pending collectors club which we will be introducing in the Autumn and are delighted you’ve enjoyed your first editions of this fun concept.Many thanks for your feedback

JIG’S CORNERI can’t believe the big white chief! When scanning this newsletter copy I was amazed to find we are already publishing the Christmas limited editions which will be due out in July. Oh well! I suppose there are only 9 months to go…

2013 Jig fests“The fifth Abbots Langley Jig fest will be on Saturday April 20th from 10am - 5pm. It will be at the Community Centre in the Manor House Grounds, High Street, WD50AP. It’ll be even bigger and better this year with the usual range of good quality makes, artists, and types etc., including a good range of children’s puzzles. Admission is £1 and includes your first coffee or tea. Accompanied children come in free. Proceeds this year will be divided between the Community Centre and two local Charities (Abbots Langley Orchestra and Demand). Come and enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of puzzles laid out for inspection and sale. You’ll also get a sight of the team desperately working behind the scenes to replace puzzles as they’re bought and keep everything on the move!”

COMING SOON

News of 1st Jig fest to be held in Newmarket, Suffolk. Will give you details soon

We still have a limited amount of Downton Abbey -2-1000 piece Jigsaws in stock, whichare due to be discontinued in the spring.

Have a wonderful ‘puzzling’ MarchJig

WINNING WAYSISSUE 90

Did you spot the latest Colin Thompson jigsaw in our previews?

G2301 Mini Dawn Chorus210 pc £9.50

G5019 Polperro & Mevagissey

2 x 500pc £14.00

G4019 Butterflies & Blooms - 636pc £11.00 G4020 A Meeting of Minds-636pc £11.00G6112 Keeping a Low Profile 1000pc £14.00

G6114 Cheese & Chutney

1000pc £14.00G6118 Kitchen Clutter - 1000pc

(Colin Thomson) £14.00G6120 Kitty’s Vintage - 1000pc

(Linda Jane Smith) £14.00G6119 Pasty and a Pint1000pc £14.00

G6113 The Market Store 1000pc £14.00

G2304 Mini Castle Combe - 210pc £9.50

READERS LETTERS

Madelaine Lane-Scunthorpe

Eileen Bradshaw - Southsea

Jackie Ariffin - Bristol

I love my jigsaw puzzles-I do them every dayI get withdrawal symptoms every time I go away

1000s are my favourite - not to small and not too bigWhen I finally complete one I get up and do a Jig

Thomas Kinkades are beautiful - The famous painter of light

I also enjoy the Wasgijs- Very hard to get them rightI’m pleased I’m in the Puzzle Club –to get all the

jigsaws newHelpful & friendly people, with offers & latest review

Doing a Jigsaw-Puzzling passes time, keeps fingers supple and challenges the brain

Choose an interesting picture - not too much sea or sky

500 pieces or a thousand-that’s the one to buySort the pieces into colours-choose a place to start

Don’t do the outside first-Do a colourful partOnce the puzzle is completed show to family

and friendsBreak up carefully, into a bag and seal the box at

both endsTake to a charity shop and start the process again

Unfortunately we are having to increase the

cost of postage to £4.50 due to the high costs

of sending out parcels. This will apply from

beginning March.

Next Day carrier will remain at £6.50

Name this and any others you can recall and receive a 1000 piece jigsaw if your answer is selected. Please

include your prize jigsaw selection with your entry and let us have your answers by 31st March please.

New 210 piece mini jigsaws from GibsonsPuzzle measures 170mm x 170mm and can be completed inside the box

Just a sample of the new jigsaws availableCheck the catalogue for more 500 pc /636pc &1000pc jigsaw

G5018 Rag & Bone 4 x 500pc £20.00

G6122 Heart of England 1000pc £14.00

Thomas Kinkade 2013 selection Collector’

s editions

G6109 Rosebud Cottage

1000pc TK £15.00

G6111 Victorian Christmas

Carol-1000pc TK £15.00G6110 Gazebo of Prayer

1000pc TK £15.00

G5020 Cobblestone Village & Village Christmas-2 x 500 Kinkade £15.00

Much more selection in the Gibsons Catalogue. All available, but please allow extra time for delivery.

G5021 Kinkade 4 x 500pc (Everetts Cottage,Garden of

Prayer, Light of Peace, St Nicholas Circle) £22.00

FJ17310/17311-11 City Tour 1000pc/2000pc £14.00/£20.00

FJ11028 Camping Holidays 1000pc £12.00

FJ11027 Steam Express 1000pc £12.00

From Falcon/Jumbo

CHRISTMAS 2013 RESERVES (Delivery expected July 2012)Reserve now and we will despatch when available. Both 1000 pieceG2013 Gibsons LE - Breaking up for Christmas £15.00

R2013 Ravensburger LE-The Santa Express (will publish coloured

image in May Newsletter £14.00

Look out for some great new Jigsaws from Heye in next month’s newsletter

Being an avid Wasgij collector, I was surprised and a little bemused to see that Ravensburger have brought out a new range with a similar theme, but very different concept… How I enjoyed No. 1 and No.2! Will there be any more and will you be starting a collectors club as with the Wasgijs? I really enjoyed ‘the guessing game’ – the quality and cut and amusing images. If you are thinking of producing more and having a collectors club can I enrol?

Two more great Poems from your fellow members Although not chosen for our jigsaw prize, I thought you’d enjoy reading them

We have passed on your comments to Ravensburger who were really pleased with the feedback and yes, they have confirmed this will be on-going, with two brand new ‘WHAT IFS’ to be introduced in the Autumn. We have placed you top of the list for the pending collectors club which we will be introducing in the Autumn and are delighted you’ve enjoyed your first editions of this fun concept.Many thanks for your feedback

JIG’S CORNERI can’t believe the big white chief! When scanning this newsletter copy I was amazed to find we are already publishing the Christmas limited editions which will be due out in July. Oh well! I suppose there are only 9 months to go…

2013 Jig fests“The fifth Abbots Langley Jig fest will be on Saturday April 20th from 10am - 5pm. It will be at the Community Centre in the Manor House Grounds, High Street, WD50AP. It’ll be even bigger and better this year with the usual range of good quality makes, artists, and types etc., including a good range of children’s puzzles. Admission is £1 and includes your first coffee or tea. Accompanied children come in free. Proceeds this year will be divided between the Community Centre and two local Charities (Abbots Langley Orchestra and Demand). Come and enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of puzzles laid out for inspection and sale. You’ll also get a sight of the team desperately working behind the scenes to replace puzzles as they’re bought and keep everything on the move!”

COMING SOON

News of 1st Jig fest to be held in Newmarket, Suffolk. Will give you details soon

We still have a limited amount of Downton Abbey -2-1000 piece Jigsaws in stock, whichare due to be discontinued in the spring.

Have a wonderful ‘puzzling’ MarchJig

WINNING WAYSISSUE 90

Did you spot the latest Colin Thompson jigsaw in our previews?

G2301 Mini Dawn Chorus210 pc £9.50

G5019 Polperro & Mevagissey

2 x 500pc £14.00

G4019 Butterflies & Blooms - 636pc £11.00 G4020 A Meeting of Minds-636pc £11.00G6112 Keeping a Low Profile 1000pc £14.00

G6114 Cheese & Chutney

1000pc £14.00G6118 Kitchen Clutter - 1000pc

(Colin Thomson) £14.00G6120 Kitty’s Vintage - 1000pc

(Linda Jane Smith) £14.00G6119 Pasty and a Pint1000pc £14.00

G6113 The Market Store 1000pc £14.00

G2304 Mini Castle Combe - 210pc £9.50

READERS LETTERS

Madelaine Lane-Scunthorpe

Eileen Bradshaw - Southsea

Jackie Ariffin - Bristol

I love my jigsaw puzzles-I do them every dayI get withdrawal symptoms every time I go away

1000s are my favourite - not to small and not too bigWhen I finally complete one I get up and do a Jig

Thomas Kinkades are beautiful - The famous painter of light

I also enjoy the Wasgijs- Very hard to get them rightI’m pleased I’m in the Puzzle Club –to get all the

jigsaws newHelpful & friendly people, with offers & latest review

Doing a Jigsaw-Puzzling passes time, keeps fingers supple and challenges the brain

Choose an interesting picture - not too much sea or sky

500 pieces or a thousand-that’s the one to buySort the pieces into colours-choose a place to start

Don’t do the outside first-Do a colourful partOnce the puzzle is completed show to family

and friendsBreak up carefully, into a bag and seal the box at

both endsTake to a charity shop and start the process again

Unfortunately we are having to increase the

cost of postage to £4.50 due to the high costs

of sending out parcels. This will apply from

beginning March.

Next Day carrier will remain at £6.50

Name this and any others you can recall and receive a 1000 piece jigsaw if your answer is selected. Please

include your prize jigsaw selection with your entry and let us have your answers by 31st March please.

New 210 piece mini jigsaws from GibsonsPuzzle measures 170mm x 170mm and can be completed inside the box

Just a sample of the new jigsaws availableCheck the catalogue for more 500 pc /636pc &1000pc jigsaw

G5018 Rag & Bone 4 x 500pc £20.00

G6122 Heart of England 1000pc £14.00

Thomas Kinkade 2013 selection Collector’

s editions

G6109 Rosebud Cottage

1000pc TK £15.00

G6111 Victorian Christmas

Carol-1000pc TK £15.00G6110 Gazebo of Prayer

1000pc TK £15.00

G5020 Cobblestone Village & Village Christmas-2 x 500 Kinkade £15.00

Much more selection in the Gibsons Catalogue. All available, but please allow extra time for delivery.

G5021 Kinkade 4 x 500pc (Everetts Cottage,Garden of

Prayer, Light of Peace, St Nicholas Circle) £22.00

FJ17310/17311-11 City Tour 1000pc/2000pc £14.00/£20.00

FJ11028 Camping Holidays 1000pc £12.00

FJ11027 Steam Express 1000pc £12.00

From Falcon/Jumbo

CHRISTMAS 2013 RESERVES (Delivery expected July 2012)Reserve now and we will despatch when available. Both 1000 pieceG2013 Gibsons LE - Breaking up for Christmas £15.00

R2013 Ravensburger LE-The Santa Express (will publish coloured

image in May Newsletter £14.00

Look out for some great new Jigsaws from Heye in next month’s newsletter

ISSUE 90March 2013

THE OFFICIAL UK PUZZLE CLUB

Welcome to our 90th Newsletter. Lots more new products for you from Gibsons Range. As is usual this time of year, all new products from Gibsons catalogue and those featured in the newsletter are available, but may take a little longer to dispatch. We would love to hear your comments on subjects that you would like us to cover in our newsletters. Feedback is very important

to us (even the negatives)

GIBSONS 2013Just like choosing a work of art to display in pride of place on the wall, jigsaw puzzles are incredibly personal and everyone has a favourite. Gibsons creates over 50 new jigsaw puzzles every year and their 2013 collection is better than ever with highlights including the new puzzle board, mini gift puzzles as well as new puzzle artists including Steve Skelton, Colin Thompson and Lawrie Taylor.

Anyone investing hours of precious time piecing together their favourite jigsaw puzzle will probably have experienced that pang of anxiety at the thought of someone disturbing the pieces the minute their backs are turned. Gibsons has created the perfect solution with its brand new Puzzle Board which guarantees to protect your jigsaw puzzle and provide a safe and stable work surface for as long it takes to complete your masterpiece.

The large light-weight Puzzle Board, which is suitable for puzzles up to 1000 pieces, is extremely strong but incredibly light and easy to carry and store. The non-slip surface has a raised edge to prevent lost pieces, so when you finish your puzzling session you can simply store the whole board safely away, underneath a chair or on top of a cupboard ready to bring out on the next occasion. The Puzzle Board is an essential accessory for jigsaw puzzle fans and along with a favourite themed jigsaw puzzle, the ideal gift for everyone both young and old.

Big isn’t necessarily always best and Gibsons fabulous new range of Mini Puzzles are the proof in the pudding that sometimes the very best things come in small boxes. There are four gorgeous scenes to choose from and each tiny puzzle has just 210 pieces, all made from top quality 100% recycled cardboard. Best of all, each puzzle can be completed on a tray inside the deluxe, linen-finished box in which it comes.

Gibsons Mini Puzzles are the perfect gift for everyone – not just puzzle fans – with a theme to appeal to all. For example, Dawn Chorus depicts some of our favourite British birds while Castle Combe pieces together a scene from what has been described as

OFFICIAL PUZZLE CLUB SELECTED JIGSAWS

Remember that trip to the local grocery store, where you could order in proper money! G6123 - A Quarter of… is a reminder of those nostalgic days -1000 piece Jigsaw available at £14.00

G7035 - World in a Hurry by Artist Steve Skelton. One of two images by this artist- Colourful and full of

smiles. 1000pc available at £14.00G7034 -1980s Shopping Basket

Latest edition to the successful Shopping Basket jigsaws from the

Robert Opie Collection - 1000 piece Jigsaw available at £14.00

To order A Quarter of… and/or World in a Hurry and/or 1980s Shopping Basket or any of the other products featured in this issue complete the Order form below and send with your remittance payable to: The Official UK Puzzle Club The Official UK Puzzle Club, PO Box 3351, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2WE. (If you don’t want to spoil your newsletter, simply put your request on paper)

G6123

G7035

G7034

G2301

G2302

G2300

G2304

G5018

G5019

G4019

G4020

G6112

G6113

G6114

G6118

G6119

G6120

G6122

G6109

G6110

G6111

G5020

G5021

G2013

R2013

Ref

14.00

14.00

14.00

9.50

9.50

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9.50

20.00

14.00

11.00

11.00

14.00

14.00

14.00

14.00

14.00

14.00

14.00

15.00

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reserve

reserve

A Quarter of…1000pc

World in a Hurry-1000pc

1980s Shopping Basket-1000pc

Mini Dawn Chorus-210 pc

Mini I Love the Country-210pc

Mini Granddad’s Workshop-210pc

Mini Castle Combe-210pc

Rag & Bone - 4 x 500

Polperro & Mevagissey-2 x 500pc

Butterflies & Blooms-636pc

A Meeting of Minds-636pc

Keeping a Low Profile-1000pc

The Market Store-1000pc

Cheese & Chutney-1000pc

Kitchen Clutter-1000pc (Colin Thomson)

Pasty and a Pint-1000pc

Kitty’s Vintage-1000pc (Linda Jane Smith)

Heart of England-1000pc

Rosebud Cottage-1000pc TK

Gazebo of Prayer-1000pc TK

Victorian Christmas Carol-1000pc TK

Cobblestone Village & Village Christmas-2 x 500

Kinkade 4 x 500pc (Everett’s Cottage...)

Gibson LE- Breaking up for Christmas-1000pc

Ravensburger LE- Santa Express-1000pc

Price Quantity ValueCode No/Description

Postage & Packing £4.50£6.50

Total Value

Gold Members- Please deduct 10% from above prices, excluding p&p. If requesting carrier delivery – do not include postage charge

Name

Address

Postcode

Telephone

Email

Membership No.

*Please attach cardholder’s details if different from above

I enclose cheque/postal order for value £ made payable to the Official UK Puzzle Club Please debit my Credit/Debit card for £ Card Type Master Card Visa Maestro/Solo *Card No: Issue No: Security Code : Valid From: Expiry Date : Signature:Please allow up to 28 days for delivery

Contact us: Official UK Puzzle Club, PO Box 3351, Wokingham, Berks RG41 2WE Telephone: 0118 978 9599 Email: mb@jigsaw-puzzle-club.co.uk

www.jigsaw-puzzle-club.co.uk Barneys Newsbox holds one of the largest puzzle selections available and caters for ALL sizes. Tel: 01539 435627

General Sales - Telephone 0118 978 9599 Helpline and General membership enquiries - Telephone 0118 978 9599

one of the prettiest villages in England.Jigsaw puzzles are without doubt a great activity to stimulate the brain, as well as providing on-going entertainment. However, many overlook the incredible social and interactive aspects of participating in the joint ‘venture’ of a jigsaw, which can be enjoyed by the whole family regardless of age or ability. Jigsaw puzzles are not just a solitary hobby, although for many they are wonderfully therapeutic renowned for filling a few lonely hours. As a team pursuit they are packed with fun which can lasts for weeks at a time and can be dipped into over and over again. For many families, the jigsaw puzzle provides a gathering point where everyone can participate to help find the pieces and build a work of art together. There are literally hundreds of Gibsons jigsaw puzzles to choose, from scenic views and nostalgia, to favourite hobbies and pets; but the biggest challenge with joint puzzling is reaching a unanimous decision as to which picture to tackle next. However once the box is opened and the pieces spread before them, everyone is guaranteed to enjoy spending quality time sharing an activity with the ones they love.

READ ABOUTGibsons 2013 products and innovations

Readers’ Letters & Jigs Corner

VIP Membership offer

Previews & More

Winning Ways

Official Puzzle Club selected Jigsaws

Optional Next Day Carrier

Newsletter by email Yes No

G9000 The Puzzle Board £25.00

G2301 Mini Dawn Chorus 210 pc £9.50

(73cm x 51cm)