Fun Books
These penny books measure 2 3/4" x 3" x 1/8" and were published as series 1100B. 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 blue backs. Most Fun Books in Deke's Collection are from the second printing.
Currently, Deke's Collection is still looking for the following books: Jokes, Laughs Galore (SWp1.2.6), and Puzzle Book (SWp1.2.11). 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. SWp1.2.1 Dreams SWp1.2.2 Fortune Teller SWp1.2.3 Fun, Puzzles, and Riddles SWp1.2.4 Hobbies SWp1.2.5 Jokes, Side Splitting SWp1.2.6 Jokes, Laughs Galore SWp1.2.7 Learn to be a Ventriloquist SWp1.2.8 Magic, How to Do Tricks SWp1.2.9 Magic Tricks Explained SWp1.2.10 Movie Jokes SWp1.2.11 Puzzle Book SWp1.2.12 Puzzles SWp1.2.13 The Quiz Book SWp1.2.15 Riddles for Fun SWp1.2.15 Riddles to Guess SWp1.2.16 Tell Your Fortune SWp1.2.17 Tricks, Easy to Do SWp1.2.18 Tricks You Can Do
