Beware the prices of glossy flashlight edition yellow spine picture covers. The nancy drew books have been ghostwritten by a number of authors and are published under the pseudonym carolyn keene. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the. Nancy drew is depicted as an independentminded 16yearold who has. After you see the results page, narrow the search to sold items. The clue of the tapping heels nancy drew, book 16 hardcover january 1, 1939. The best way to see if a nancy drew book might have value is to run a search on ebay, select sold, then view the results. I recommend getting several book store quotes,because i collect doc savage books which seel fer 5 bux or so on ebay or more in book stores. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf, get ready to cash in. The pseudonym carolyn keene was also used for the dana girls mystery series and for the river heights spinoff series mildred wirt benson was the author of many early titles and brought nancy to life. I grew up reading nancy drew books and recently started reordering them for my niece. 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.
See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I saved all of these books and then had the pleasure of my daughter reading and loving the books too. 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. A special treat for nancy drew fans, and any reader who is new to the series. Nancy drew the secret of the old clock carolyn keene 1930 first. Unfollow nancy drew books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Over the decades, the character evolved in response to changes in us culture and.
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. Please be sure to visit nancy drew sleuth, a very valuable resource for. Producing films in the late 1930s and recently as well in 2007, its eponymous character has an enduring appeal, which is also reflected in its videogame titles as well. The very first nancy drew title, the mystery of the old clock was important. The evolution of nancy drew nancy drew and friends. 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.
Please be sure to visit nancy drew sleuth, a very valuable resource for your nancy drew research. See more ideas about nancy drew books, nancy drew mysteries and nancy drew mystery stories. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move andor transport. Because the books continued to look similar in board style after 1936 for a time and they still had a glossy frontispiece, be sure to double check with a seller. It was a really special treat to receive my own copy as a gift. Mar 3, 2017 my favorite childhood books were the nancy drew series. The stories were written by various people under the pseudonym of carolyn keene. Nancy drew, first edition abebooks shop for books, art.
Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions. These nancy drew books are not of high value and we would not offer them at. During the 1990s, far more people were buying nancy drew books for their collections, so the values were always high. The best way to see if a nancy drew book might have value is to run a search on ebay. Nancy drew mystery stories the secret in the old attic by carolyn keene book. With the revisions starting in the 1950s, nancy is not so outspoken and accepts more help from others making her seem less heroic. Farahs price guide to nancy drew books and collectibles farah, david on. Mystery of the tolling bell hardcover 1 january 1946.
These copies are hard to find and most now reside in personal collections around the world. I loved reading these mysteries and read every one in the local library. Nancy drew, first edition abebooks passion for books. 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. Now, more books are available than people who want them, so the books are much harder to sell. Buttttttttt,,they will always lowball u and i have never had 1 honest bookstore give me an actual quote of what theyre worth try looking at private collectors or any online site where the. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym carolyn keene. A peak into my vintage collection early 1950s nancy drew. The nancy drew mystery stories was the longrunning main nancy drew series, published between 1930 and 2003. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004.
If you would like me to help identify what you have and give a value estimate, please click here. We read them together when i babysit her and she absolutely loves them. 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 first nancy drew book, the secret of the old clock, was published in 1930. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Aug 20, 2015 nancy drew mystery stories were first published in 1930 by grosset and dunlap.
Heralded by many feminists as a strong female rolemodel, nancy drew has had an extremely positive influence on her young readers over the years. Once a nancy drew collector has been found who has books for sale, take a look at their prices. 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. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. The early classic nancy of the 1930s1940s is bold, independent, fearless, and capable. A trio of vintage hardcover nancy drew novels by carolyn keene. Farahs price guide to nancy drew books and collectibles unknown binding january 1, 1990 by david farah author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Any works published after 1922 do not go into the public domain until 95 years after their date of public.
If you discover one then its the equivalent of bilbo baggins finding gollums ring in the depths of the. Abaa members offer fine rare and antiquarian books and other printed materials, including maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, documents, and handwritten materials such as journals and diaries, correspondence, logbooks and ledgers from the. Only the first books did through printings from 1930 to 1936. Curated collections of childrens books browse the books all of the books below can be considered classics and have been loved by multiple generations of readers. 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. Only nancy drew offers used, vintage nancy drew books and memorabilia for sale. Nancy drew books value vintage nancy drew books country living. Where can i download pdf files of nancy drew mystery books. The nancy drew books are an iconic mystery series about a teenage sleuth who solves crimes. I have a 1953 the ringmasters secret, a 1946 the mystery of the tolling bell, and a 1937 the haunted bridge.
All of the books have six plain paper illustrations. 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. Nancy drew was created by edward stratemeyer in 1930 as a femaleorientated followup to his hardy boys series. 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. Farahs price guide to nancy drew books and collectibles. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Unfollow vintage nancy drew to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Aprox i have three books that i bought for five dollars. Dec 06, 2012 tweed nancy drew books with jackets have fallen sharply in value because the supply now far exceeds the demand. The books have a date of 1959 by grosset and dunlap, inc. Nancy drew is a fictional american character in a mystery fiction series created by publisher edward stratemeyer who also created the hardy boys series. This collection offers thirtyfive books in numerical order by author carolyn keene. It wasnt until the 18th century that books were written specifically for children.
If your copy of the secret of the old clock book lists to the clue of the velvet mask. The picture on this page looks like an old worn book. 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. Charles scribners sons, 1934, first edition with dust jacket, sold for. The first six nancy drew books, in original editions just as you remember them, are available in a collectible slipcase. Old vintage childrens book nancy drew nancy s mystery letter wdj 1932. I want to get vintage nancy drew books with glossy internal illustrations, how many volumes came like this. New listingthe secret in the old attic 1st edition.
See more ideas about nancy drew books, nancy drew series and nancy drew mysteries. Nancy drew a guide to the grosset and dunlap editions. 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. This stunning box set features the reissued editions of books 14, all with gorgeous covers that hark back to the era in which the series was first published. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. The character of nancy drew, as well as the appearance of the books, has changed over the years in many ways. Regarding finding the value of old nancy drew books, go to. A second method is to find the online listings of actual nancy drew collectors. I decided to list some of the rarest nancy drew books and collectibles. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one.
If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. Before that, children read books intended for adults, such as aesops fables, gullivers travels, and the adventures of robinson crusoe. Unfollow vintage nancy drew books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Featured in this assortment is the hidden staircase 1959, the secret of red gate farm 1961 and the bungalow mystery 1960. 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. Series book values collapsed in late 2008 and have never recovered. Enter nancy drew along with part of the title of one of the books, like wooden lady. The back cover features nancy drew looking through a magnifying glass in the upper right corner. Vintage book hardcover 1937 nancy drew mystery stories the. 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. Nancy drew mystery stories books 14 boxed set tomie depaola.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Nancy drew, book 1516 by carolyn keene jan 1, 1972. Despite the ambiguity of their provenance, the nancy drew books were so. Nancy drew the secret in the stars by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But this is the reality it is a book with the most recent date of 1997. I ordered this book the clue of the tapping heels because it was advertised as published in 1939. Nancy drew values and collecting tips series books for girls. The antique books value guide will help you determine the value of old books. Even harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling is now winning a new audience as its original readers from the late 1990s become parents and spread the joy to their kids.
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 herself nancy drew. Hardcover the secret in the old attic nancy drew, book 21. Antique and vintage childrens books collectors weekly. There is also a nancy drew secret codes book included that is paperback.
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