Famous Comic Strip Books
These penny books measure 2 3/4" x 3" x 1/8" and were published as series 1100A. There were six distinctive printings of this series:
First Printing: 3 color cover illustration (blue, yellow, red); plain red back, possible ads, 2 staples
Second Printing: 3 color cover illustration; red back with dark red stripe along the stapled edge, possible ads, 2 staples
Third Printing: 3 color cover illustration; plain red back, no ads; one staple
Fourth Printing:
Fifth Printing:
Sixth Printing:
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. SWp1.1.1 Alley Oop and the Missing King of Moo SWp1.1.2 Dan Dunn, Secret Operative 48, and the Bank Hold-up SWp1.1.3 Dan Dunn, Secret Operative 48, Play a Lone Hand SWp1.1.4 Dick Tracy Gets His Man SWp1.1.5 Dick Tracy the Detective SWp1.1.6 Don Winslow of the U.S. Navy and the Missing Admiral SWp1.1.7 Freckles and His Friends Stage a Play SWp1.1.8 G-Men and the Missing Clues SWp1.1.9 G-Men on the Job Again SWp1.1.10 Ken Maynard in Six Gun Law SWp1.1.11 Little Orphan Annie Gets Into Trouble SWp1.1.12 Little Orphan Annie Saves Sandy SWp1.1.13 Smilin' Jack Grounded on a Tropical Shore SWp1.1.14 Smokey Stover and the Fire Chief of Foo SWp1.1.15 The Adventures of Terry and the Pirates SWp1.1.16 Terry and the Pirates on Their Travels SWp1.1.17 The Texas Ranger in the West SWp1.1.18 The Texas Ranger to the Rescue
