Dec 23, 2016 12 super sleuthy books for grownup fans of nancy drew. 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. As far as collectibles go, some are considerably scarce meaning ive only seen 1 or just a few sell in the last 20 years. A collection of the many series about girl sleuth nancy drew. 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. The first six nancy drew books, in original editions just as you remember them, are available in a collectible slipcase. Only nancy drew offers used, vintage nancy drew books and memorabilia for sale. The secret of the old clock is the mystery that began it all for americas favorite teenaged slueth. See more ideas about nancy drew books, books and nancy drew mysteries. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for.
During the last printings, the books changed to a solid yellow spine that is very reminiscent of the grosset and dunlap books. Generally, my opinion of the original text books is that they are quaint, old fashioned versions of the familiar. The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two greataunts leads to an adventurous search for a missing will. For selling tips, they are located below under collecting tips. May 10, 2012 the nancy drew starter set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series.
The original nancy drew mystery stories series was discontinued with volume 175 in 2003. Once a nancy drew collector has been found who has books for sale, take a look at their prices. Watch 1st edition 1943 hardcover nancy drew stories the clue in the jewel box. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene. 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 five books are packaged together in a collectible box set with an updated design. 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. Nancy drew mystery collection boxed set of 10 books. 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 starter set is the perfect gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series. 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. Buy nancy drew starter set book online at low prices in. Please be sure to visit nancy drew sleuth, a very valuable resource for your nancy drew research. Interplanetary visitors, master and apprentice, the truth about the wuderwaffe, absolute friends and i want to pick up all the magic 2. Aug 8, 2016 explore etelkalls board old nancy drew book covers. She longs for excitement, adventure, and the chance to make a difference.
A collection of twelve nancy drew mystery novels, written by the stratemeyer syndicate under the pen name 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. 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. 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. All of the different front cover art variants are shown on this page. But for 16year old nancy drew, life in a small town is mighty dull. See the complete nancy drew files series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Both themes appear in 1943s the clue in the jewel box, which earns an. 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. 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. This was one of the most exciting nancy drew books.
Buy nancy drew diaries paperback books her interactive. Apr 12, 2011 the comments to will the real nancy drew step forward. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
There is a large amount of confusion among buyers of nancy drew books. 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. 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 books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym carolyn keene. Unfollow nancy drew books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Over the decades, the character evolved in response to. 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. 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. Nancy drew mystery stories original and revised text books. 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. 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. 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. A peak into my vintage collection early 1950s nancy drew.
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. Nancy drew formats this page shows you what all nancy drew books published by grosset and dunlap look like from 1930 to the present. 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. Due to this, and the sale of the stratemeyer syndicate, the series went on a twoyear hiatus to retool the series. Read as nancy drew and her friends solve more mysteries in the nancy drew diaries detective books series. 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. The clue in the jewel box and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Nancy drew fans chat about nancy drew books and collecting. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Buy nancy drew starter set book online at low prices in india. The secret of the old clockthe bungalow mysterythe mystery of the 99 steps by carolyn keene.
Nancy drew was created by edward stratemeyer in 1930 as a femaleorientated followup to his hardy boys series. 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. The secret of red gate farm nancy drew mystery stories. You can take any nancy drew book and quickly glance down through the page to get a good. I read the revised text books as a child and first read the original text books as an adult. It all starts when bess insists on buying mysterious perfume. 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. 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. The nancy drew files book series by multiple authors includes books secrets can kill, deadly intent, murder on ice, and several more.
The clue in the jewel box nancy drew, book 20 hardcover january 1, 1943. This page has been created in an attempt to set the record straight about which books are available in the original text edition. The clue in the jewel box nancy drew mystery stories, vol. Nancy drew was created by edward stratemeyer in 1930 as a. The original nancy drew series the nancy drew unofficial. It contains links to my various nancy drew information pages. Metro 2035, crash at corona, when prophecy fails, ufos. Recently applewood books has rereleased the old nancy drew and hardy boys mysteries with the original language. Detecting the true value of old nancy drew books baltimore sun. When i was young, there was nothing more thrilling than pulling a brandnew, yellowspined nancy drew mystery off my shelf. I have a 1953 the ringmasters secret, a 1946 the mystery of the tolling bell, and a 1937 the haunted bridge. The comments to will the real nancy drew step forward. 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.
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. 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. 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. May 10, 2012 carolyn keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic nancy drew mystery series. The nancy drew books are an iconic mystery series about a teenage sleuth who solves crimes. The first six books are packaged together in a collectible box set with an updated design.
They know what the books are worth and price them accordingly. Buy nancy drew complete series set, books 164 book online at best prices in india on. Nancy drew is a fictional american character in a mystery fiction series created by publisher edward stratemeyer who also created the hardy boys series. Nancy drew this is the main page to my nancy drew section. Aprox i have three books that i bought for five dollars. Farahs article, collecting nancy drew mystery books, in the september 1990 issue of mid atlantic antiques, all pre1943.
The secret of the old clock and the hidden staircase by carolyn keene, the clue of the broken loc. 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. Nancy drew collecting, buying, and selling information. See more ideas about nancy drew books, nancy drew mysteries and nancy drew mystery stories. 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. One sure way to tell is to ask every seller whether the book has 25 chapters.
If as an adult you are awash with nostalgia for the nancy drew series, here are some grownup female sleuths with continuing series to devour. The first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was. Carolyn keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic nancy drew mystery series. Nancy drew original and revised text books series books for.
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