PUZZLE PARADE MAGAZINE, VOLUME I, NO. 1, AUGUST, 1936
New York: Dell Publishing (George T. Delacourte), 1936. Volume I, No. 1 (Very First Issue). Magazine. Glossy covers (9 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in.). 80 pp. Tiny little 1/2 in. tear to top of front panel, and a few minor cracks and some ancient smudging to rear panel.
Early and quite rare puzzle book covering different types of puzzles: Anacrostics, Symmetro-Grams, Crypto-Crossword, Poet-o-grams, Homonyms, Anagrams, Crossword Puzzles. Contributors to this very first issue include Norman Anthony, John A. Bassett, Betty Crisman, Mabel Daggett, Frederick C. Jaschob, Jack Luzzatto, Letitia Methews, Bill Nye, Dan Ryan, and Walter Wellman. All puzzles blank (not filled out) and ready to go! Very Good. Item #86986
Price: $300.00