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. Once a nancy drew collector has been found who has books for sale, take a look at their prices. A peak into my vintage collection early 1950s nancy drew. May 10, 2012 the nancy drew starter set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series. Nancy drew, competing in the local newspapers amateur reporter contest, attempts to clear a girl named eula denning of murder charges with the help of some old friends. Vintage nancy drew books, lot of 2 books, nancy drew lot, hardcover chapter books, 1, 11, the secret of the old clock, clue of broken locket freelyvintage 5 out of 5. I read the revised text books as a child and first read the original text books as an adult. The secret of the old clock is the mystery that began it all for americas favorite teenaged slueth. We add books and other items to the site as we have them available but please feel free to contact us with a question or a request.
Check out the collecting nancy drewformats section at this website to view the various formats from the dust jackets to book covers to endpapers to internal illustrationswill give you some perspective on. Generally, my opinion of the original text books is that they are quaint, old fashioned versions of the familiar. The secret of the old clock and the hidden staircase by carolyn keene, the clue of the broken loc. The nancy drew starter set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series. Aug 01, 2005 my sister was a huge fan of the old nancy drew books and we had discussed how neat it would be if we could find wall art of the book covers, which was impossible. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym carolyn keene. Nancy drew original and revised text books series books for. Nancy drew fans chat about nancy drew books and collecting. The secret of red gate farm nancy drew mystery stories. The clue in the jewel box nancy drew, book 20 hardcover january 1, 1943.
The secret of the old clockthe bungalow mysterythe mystery of the 99 steps by carolyn keene. Todays post will show off my books, as well as supply you with a bit of history and other vintage goodies on the super sleuth herselfnancy drew. The comments to will the real nancy drew step forward. May 05, 2020 with more than 250 books, five movies, one made for tv movie, four tv series, 32 computer games, several mobile apps, and books for young children still in print, nancy drew remains a favorite. You can take any nancy drew book and quickly glance down through the page to get a good. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The original nancy drew series the nancy drew unofficial. Please be sure to visit nancy drew sleuth, a very valuable resource for your nancy drew research. Over the decades, the character evolved in response to. They know what the books are worth and price them accordingly. This was one of the most exciting nancy drew books. Unfollow nancy drew books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Buy nancy drew starter set book online at low prices in. Nancy drew mystery collection boxed set of 10 books.
The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene. Apr 12, 2011 the comments to will the real nancy drew step forward. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. It contains links to my various nancy drew information pages. Due to this, and the sale of the stratemeyer syndicate, the series went on a twoyear hiatus to retool the series. Nov 29, 2019 ive been reading theses books sense i was 6 years old and i aint gonna stop now. Recently applewood books has rereleased the old nancy drew and hardy boys mysteries with the original language.
Check out the collecting nancy drew formats section at this website to view the various formats from the dust jackets to book covers to endpapers to internal illustrationswill give you some perspective on. Nancy drew formats this page shows you what all nancy drew books published by grosset and dunlap look like from 1930 to the present. May 10, 2012 carolyn keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic nancy drew mystery series. One sure way to tell is to ask every seller whether the book has 25 chapters. It all starts when bess insists on buying mysterious perfume. I have a 1953 the ringmasters secret, a 1946 the mystery of the tolling bell, and a 1937 the haunted bridge. Read as nancy drew and her friends solve more mysteries in the nancy drew diaries detective books series. Both themes appear in 1943s the clue in the jewel box, which earns an.
My sister was a huge fan of the old nancy drew books and we had discussed how neat it would be if we could find wall art of the book covers, which was impossible. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Nancy drew is a fictional american character in a mystery fiction series created by publisher edward stratemeyer who also created the hardy boys series. See more ideas about nancy drew books, nancy drew mysteries and nancy drew mystery stories. The clue in the jewel box and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. See the complete nancy drew files series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Carolyn keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic nancy drew mystery series. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years 533 nancy drew books have been published as of 2019, in nine series, as follows. 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. 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.
A collection of the many series about girl sleuth nancy drew. In the new versions nancy was increased in age from 16 to 18 because it was not thought to be a good idea to have a 16 year old girl riding around river heights in her own blue roadster. Aug 8, 2016 explore etelkalls board old nancy drew book covers. With more than 250 books, five movies, one madefortv movie, four tv series, 32 computer games, several mobile apps, and books for young children still in print, nancy drew remains a favorite. Aug 20, 2008 nancy drew books are a superb candidate for removing, distinctly in the event that they are the originals and the library can now order extra moderenlooking variations.
Exact sales figures are not available for the years prior to 1979, but an indication of the books popularity can be seen in a letter that laura harris, a grosset and. From there her, nancy, and george are plunged into a mysterious mix of codes, secret hideouts, and unscroupulous characters that results in the girls being held prisoners in a most unlikely place. Farahs article, collecting nancy drew mystery books, in the september 1990 issue of mid atlantic antiques, all pre1943. Nancy drew mystery stories original and revised text books. The clue in the jewel box nancy drew mystery stories, vol. But for 16year old nancy drew, life in a small town is mighty dull. Detecting the true value of old nancy drew books baltimore sun.
Watch 1st edition 1943 hardcover nancy drew stories the clue in the jewel box. This page has been created in an attempt to set the record straight about which books are available in the original text edition. Nancy drew books have been in print from 1930 until present day, so there are a lot of formats the books have gone through over the years. Interplanetary visitors, master and apprentice, the truth about the wuderwaffe, absolute friends and i want to pick up all the magic 2. Sep 22, 2016 todays post will show off my books, as well as supply you with a bit of history and other vintage goodies on the super sleuth herselfnancy drew. In the new versions nancy was increased in age from 16 to 18 because it was not thought to be a good idea to have a 16 yearold girl riding around river heights in. The nancy drew books are an iconic mystery series about a teenage sleuth who solves crimes. There could be a warehouse somewhere full of them, but, in our collecting circles and the usual spots in the wild, you just dont find these often and they are. For selling tips, they are located below under collecting tips. Buy nancy drew diaries paperback books her interactive. Nancy drew was created by edward stratemeyer in 1930 as a femaleorientated followup to his hardy boys series. The nancy drew files book series by multiple authors includes books secrets can kill, deadly intent, murder on ice, and several more.
She longs for excitement, adventure, and the chance to make a difference. While nancy drew books continue to be immensely popular with collectors, the movie, set to be released on june 15, is sure to ensure yet another surge in interest in the teenage heroine. Nancy drew this is the main page to my nancy drew section. See more ideas about nancy drew books, books and nancy drew mysteries. Metro 2035, crash at corona, when prophecy fails, ufos. The secret of the old clock, the hidden staircase, the bungalow mystery, the mystery at the lilac inn, the secret at shadow ranch, and the secret of red gate farm. Aprox i have three books that i bought for five dollars. The first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was. Only nancy drew offers used, vintage nancy drew books and memorabilia for sale. The first five books are packaged together in a collectible box set with an updated design. There is a large amount of confusion among buyers of nancy drew books. After the death of his wife, carson drew decides to leave chicago behind and make a fresh start with his daughter in river heights. The first six nancy drew books, in original editions just as you remember them, are available in a collectible slipcase.
The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two greataunts leads to an adventurous search for a missing will. So i found a really cool frame at the craft store and selected 3 post cards depicting my sisters favorite books and put them in the frame. The first author to use the pseudonym was mildred wirt benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. Unfollow vintage nancy drew books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The first six books are packaged together in a collectible box set with an updated design. Nancy drew was created by edward stratemeyer in 1930 as a. For readers not wellversed in the specifics of collecting nancy drew books, first printing dust jackets usually have a list of nancy drew books in which the very last title listed is the same as the title of the book. Buy nancy drew complete series set, books 164 book online at best prices in india on. As far as collectibles go, some are considerably scarce meaning ive only seen 1 or just a few sell in the last 20 years. Dec 23, 2016 12 super sleuthy books for grownup fans of nancy drew.
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