Their listings are a wealth of information that will help you know what to pay for books and will help you know which books are more desirable. The whole world can read nancy drew books, just for a very exciting adventure, kind of scary, good, good book. Carolyn keene, nancy drew, first edition abebooks passion for books. Nancy drew was one of the many characters dreamed up by edward stratemeyer, a publishing titan who pioneered the mass production of childrens book series, including those starring the hardy.
Back cover lists up to mystery of crocodile island. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years. The book itself is a little over 1 thick, medium blue with pale pink capital letters outlined in black. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. However, the nancy we know today is not the same nancy readers first fell in love with. For these books, the volume number is missing from the spine. They know what the books are worth and price them accordingly. The first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was ghostwritten by mildred wirt, who penned 23 nancy drew titles as carolyn keenethe same pseudonym used today. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 182 pages and is available in hardcover format. Each book is identified as a book club edition on the title page. Im glad the next book in the series has different ghost writers and i will be reading a first edition.
Nancy drew the clue in the jewel box keene first edition. Both nancy drew and hardy boys books are still being written. The first edition of the text can consist of many printings. Once a nancy drew collector has been found who has books for sale, take a look at their prices. The dust jacket on a first edition of the first nancy drew book is now worth. I have book club editions, library editions, foreign editions, spinoff books, first editions and ones signed by the ghostwriters, she explained. If a person has just decided to collect nancy drew books. The secret of the old clock is the mystery that began it all for americas favorite teenaged slueth.
The nancy drew mystery stories book series by multiple authors includes books the secret of the old clock, the hidden staircase, the bungalow mystery, and several more. The clue of the tapping heels show this book only keene carolyn. Boards blue with front orange stamped title, author and illustration and spine orange stamped title, author and publisher. Nancy drew is a great mystery, and the best part is that everyone can read nancy drew. Nancy drew collecting, buying, and selling information. A nancy drew christmas in an unnumbered, specialedition book, and was originally available. Results for books not first editions printed between 1965 and 1985. For people who are not very familiar with collecting nancy drew, be aware that the book. Confessions of a nancy drew collector antique trader. These books are yellow spine books like the 1962 to 1968 yellow spine books. Original nancy drew books in order summary of nancy drew. I found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog.
The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene. The texts of the first 34 nancy drew books come in two versions. The nancy drew books are an iconic mystery series about a teenage sleuth who solves crimes. Nancy drew, first edition abebooks passion for books. Nancy drew cookbook by keene, carolyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If they are just old copies and not first edition, theyre worth a little. The very first nancy drew title, the mystery of the old clock was important because it sought to marry elements of detective fiction with childrens fiction a technique that carolyne keene used to great effect, and was latter appropriated by enid blyton for her famous five books. Once scorned literature rejected by many, the classic nancy drew books have now.
For these books, the volume number is missing from the spine, and the back cover is completely blank. David farahs guide is the accepted guide book for identifying the various editions. Nancy drew collecting, buying, and selling information in the facebook series book groups, quite a few members have mentioned their confusion while trying to collect vintage nancy drew books. Jacket is really pretty nice, shallow chip takes most of clue off at head of spine. The first edition of the novel was published in, and was written by carolyn keene. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Although british english cannot truly be called a separate language, the british nancy drew books are certainly foreign editions. Collecting nancy drew nancy drew and friends umd libraries. I have ten hard cover nancy drew books as well as ten nancy drew books with dust jackets. The main characters of this mystery, young adult story are nancy drew. On april 20, a first edition first printing of the first nancy drew book the secret of the old clock was stolen from a locked case at a downtown savannah antique mall. Editions of password to larkspur lane by carolyn keene.
Sep 12, 2011 nancy drew, 18yearold amateur detective, is on a mission to save the destitute family of a dead man. When the first books were released in 1930, nancy was an instant hit. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. The notsohidden racism of nancy drew electric literature. The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two greataunts leads to an adventurous search for a missing will.
Applewood books published facsimile editions of the early, unrevised editions of the nancy drew volumes 1 through 21 from 1991 to 2005. Dust jacket flap lists last book asthe quest of the missing map. The character of nancy drew, as well as the appearance of the books. Others tell them to purchase farahs guide to the nancy drew. Bobbsey shadow for sale antiquarian collectible books. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction. The book contained seven short stories in which nancy drew crosses over to solve mysteries with the hardy boys. Editions of the secret of the old clock by carolyn keene. See more ideas about books, quotation marks and nancy drew books.
The first printing book for the mystery at lilac inn is very elusive. While the character has undergone numerous iterations throughout the years, nancy drew has been cited as an. The item in her collection with the highest monetary value is a signed copy of the first nancy drew book. Many nancy drew collectibles or book variants are scarce or perhaps rare. Nancy drew, dracula, and a few others also have value. The secret of the wooden lady nancy drew mystery stories. Nancy drew complete series set, books 164 keene, carolyn on. More often than not, conventions for distinguishing first editions. Nancy drew is a fictional character, a sleuth in an american mystery series created by publisher edward stratemeyer as the female counterpart to his hardy boys series. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book. Its the exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for 80 years, with a terrific new look and bonus material. Both are very famous and beloved parts of childhood for many americans. For people who are not very familiar with collecting nancy drew, be aware that the book or collectible has to be exactly like what i mention. The evolution of nancy drew early readers of the nancy drew series may be surprised to find the modern version of this spirited sleuths adventures to be quite different.
These books were actually translated to a certain degree as some of the. Oct 11, 2006 nancy drew complete series set, books 164 hardcover october 11, 2006. Unfollow nancy drew first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While the character has undergone numerous iterations throughout the years, nancy drew has been cited as an important part of the literary and cultural landscape and an inspiration to many women, notably sandra day oconnor, sonia sotomayor, and hillary clinton. Sep 19, 2011 the first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was ghostwritten by mildred wirt, who penned 23 nancy drew titles as carolyn keenethe same pseudonym used today. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The secret of red gate farm is described as a second printing with dust jacket. The first edition of the novel was published in 1930, and was written by carolyn keene. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for girls. The first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was ghostwritten. The dust jacket on a first edition of the first nancy drew book is now worth approximately seven times that of the book. How can you identify a first edition hardy boys book. The queen of the ghostwriters is carolyn keene or rather. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of and is available in hardcover format.
Readers see nancy in her element for the first timeconducting interviews, deciphering. Pdf the hidden staircase book nancy drew free download. Nancy drew a guide to the grosset and dunlap editions. Everything you need to know or want to know is here. They sometimes included the racial prejudices and ethnic stereotyping of the1930s and 40s authors, but this is not a rampant problem in the books. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Available for the first time in one complete collection only at. Thirty years after nancy solved her first mystery, the original books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Sep 12, 2011 i found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. Nancy drew fans will enjoy the nancy drew sleuth unofficial website, which is devoted to the sleuth, her books, and her timeless quality that endures throughout the ages. Free download or read online the hidden staircase pdf epub nancy drew series book. Out just in time for nancy s 80th anniversary, were releasing a limited number of copies of the secret of the old clock, the first book in the series. The secret of the old clock by carolyn keene 1st edition.
The first six nancy drew books, in original editions just as you remember them, are available in a collectible slipcase. In the 60s the nancy drew books were revised to sightly shorter version and to remove politically incorrect. How can you identify a first edition hardy boys book answers. Only the first 38 books came out with dust jackets, books 39 to 56 all came out as. The evolution of nancy drew nancy drew and friends. I decided to list some of the rarest nancy drew books and collectibles. Ten rarest nancy drew books and collectibles series books for girls. Despite the ambiguity of their provenance, the nancy drew books were so popular, and important to so many people that they are still eminently collectible. Beware the prices of glossy flashlight edition yellow spine picture covers.
For over 88 years, nancy drew has trailblazed through generations, her enduring and forever timeless quality a huge part of her appeal. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym carolyn keene. Nancy drew the key in the satin pocket by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Readers see nancy in her element for the first timeconducting interviews, deciphering clues, and upturning societys unjust standards. Heralded by many feminists as a strong female rolemodel, nancy drew has had an extremely positive influence on her young readers over the years. Nancy drew the secret of the old clock carolyn keene 1930 first edition. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Farahs guide david farahs farahs guide is the nancy drew bible to determine the printing and value of nancy drew books. She endured through the depression era of the 1930s and the wartorn 1940s when many other series were discontinued and waned in popularity. For book collectors, first edition identification is a vital skill.
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