Cowboy and Detective Story Books
These penny books measure 2 3/4" x 3" x 1/8" and were published as series 1101. The first printing features a red back cover, which may or may not have an ad or listing of books in the series (depending on the print variations). The second printing is similar with red backs, no ads, and only 1 staple.
Currently, Deke's Collection is still looking for the following books: George O'Brien and the Arizona Badman, King of the Royal Mounted in the Law of the North, and Sandy Gregg, Federal Agent, On Special Assignment.
If you know where any of these may be found, please contact us at WWilson711@aol.com.
We have used Lowery's excellent classification system for numbering purposes.
Source: Lowery, L. (1981). The Collector's Guide to Big Little Books and Similar Books. SWp1.3.1 Buck Jones on the Six-Gun Trail SWp1.3.2 The Fighting Cowboy of Nugget Gulch SWp1.3.3 Gang Busters and the Radio Clues SWp1.3.4 George O'Brien and the Arizona Badman SWp1.3.5 The Ghost Gun Gang Meet Their Match SWp1.3.6 The Gunmen of Rustlers' Gulch SWp1.3.7 Jack King of the Secret Service and the Counterfeiters SWp1.3.8 Jim Brant of the Highway Patrol and the Mysterious Accident SWp1.3.9 Jim Doyle, Private Detective, and the Train Hold-up SWp1.3.10 Junior G-Men Solve a Crime SWp1.3.11 King of the Royal Mounted in the Law of the North SWp1.3.12 Lightning Jim Whipple, U.S. Marshall, in Indian Territory SWp1.3.13 Red Ryder and the Highway Robbers SWp1.3.14 Sandy Gregg, Federal Agent, On Special Assignment SWp1.3.15 Tom Beatty, Ace Detective, and the Gorgon Gang SWp1.3.16 Tom Beatty, Ace of the Service, and the Kidnappers SWp1.3.17 Tom Mix Rides to the Rescue SWp1.3.18 Two-Gun Montana Shoots it Out
