Nancy Drew Classics - Choose your Matte Hardcover Title

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Choose one Vintage Nancy Drew Mystery Book. These are preowned and do show a bit of age. Top spines are black unless otherwise specified. Any questions, please send a message.

Nice, preserved copies although some of them have markings, notes or names written in them by the previous owner. Years published clarified that I have on hand are listed for your review below in the case you are looking for a specific one. Also specified is description of each book flaws during inspection.

Book List is below.

#1 The Secret of the Old Clock (1959 version) 64-year-old book. Shows age. Has no writing. Black mark on bottom of book and some
yellowing on side spine pages. black spine.

#2 The Hidden Staircase (two versions, both dated 1959) Black spine. No writing inside. 64-year-old book. Yellowing on spine pages. Has
cracking back left corner cover. Very readable copy.

#3 The Bungalow Mystery (1960 version) Has name inside. Cover shows some wear. black spine.

#4 The Mystery at Lilac Inn (1961 version) black spine. No writing inside. 62-year-old book. Has red marker spot bottom of book. Bottom
spine has crack. Cover has dark spot top right (pictured) black spine.

#5 The Secret of Shadow Ranch (1965 version) Has name inside and markings bottom spine. black spine.

#6 The Secret of Red Gate Farm (both versions dated 1961)

Version 1 (pictured left with a red 6) No writing inside. 62-year-old book. Has marker markings on the bottom. black spine.

Version 2 (pictured right) Has writing inside cover. 62-year-old book. Yellowing on spine pages. black spine.

#7 The Clue in the Diary (1962) Both versions with the RED 7 version. Have copies both in black and white spines. Black spine version has
marking on bottom of spine. Both versions do not have any writing.

#8 Nancy's Mysterious Letter (1968 version) No writing inside, has marking on bottom. black spine.

#9 The Sign of the Twisted Candles (1968 version) No writing inside. Has marking on bottom. black spine.

#10 The Password to Larkspur (1966 version) Name inside, chipping on front cover right top side about two inches. black spine.

#11 The Clue of the Broken Locket (1965 version in black and white spines) and 1934 edition.

Version 1 - 1934 edition 89-year-old book shows normal discoloring from age. Name stamp inside cover page. Pictured Middle

Version 2 - 1965 version, black spine, name inside. Pictured Left.

Version 3 - 1965 version, white spine, no writing inside. Pictured Left.

#12 The Message in the Hollow Oak (1972 version) Have both black and white spines. Both have "happy birthday" inscriptions.
inside.

#13 The Mystery of the Ivory Charm (Choose from our dropdown menu, whether you prefer the 1974 version or the 1936 version)

Version 1 - 1936 edition, 87-year-old book. Has name inside. Overall nice copy for it's age. Pictured Right. black spine.

Version 2 - 1974 edition. Black spine. No writing inside. Unremovable dark square spot on top right cover. Marking on bottom.
Pictured Left.

#14 The Whispering Statue (1970 version) Black spine. Name inside. Mark on bottom of book.

#15 The Haunted Bridge (1972 version in black and white versions) and 1937 edition.

Version 1 - 1937 edition. 86-year-old book. No writing inside. Normal discoloring from age. Chipping on top and bottom front cover tips.
Book feel little loose but intact. Pictured Middle.

Version 2 - 1972 edition. Name inside. Black spine. Pictured Left.

Version 3 - 1972 edition. White spine. No writing inside. Nice copy for age. Normal discoloring from age. Pictured right.

#16 The Clue of the Tapping Heels (1969 version) Black Spine. Red #16 on title cover. No writing inside but does have discoloring and
marker spots on bottom spine.

#17 The Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk (1976 version and 1940 version)

Version 1 - 1972, black spine, normal discoloring bottom spine with marker marking. No writing inside. Pictured Left.

Version 2 - 1940, black spine. 83-year-old book, intact and has normal discoloring from age. No writing inside. Unremovable spot near
ship on front cover. Pictured Right.

#18 The Mystery at the Moss-Covered Mansion (1971 version). Both editions have black spines. One has a red #18 on title and the other does
not. Both do not have writing. Will differentiate in the dropdown menu.

#19 The Quest of the Missing Map (1969 version) one in black spine and the other in white. Covers are identical. The black spine shows
more age. Neither one has writing.

#20 The Clue in the Jewel Box (1972) Black spine. No writing. Has chipping bottom right white spot front cover.

#21 The Secret in the Old Attic (1970) White spine. No writing.

#22 The Clue in the Crumbling Wall (1973 version) sold out

#23 The Mystery of the Tolling Bell (1973) two versions. One has black spine other is white.

Version 1 - 1973, black spine, no writing inside. Does show wear inside from age. Pictured left.

Version 2 - 1973, white spine, no writing inside. One of the nicest copies from this collection.

#24 The Clue in the Old Album (1947) Black spine. Has the red #24 in title. No writing inside, does have marker spot bottom spine.

#25 The Ghost of Blackwood Hall (1967) White spine. Has the red #25 in title. No writing inside.

#26 The Clue of the Leaning Chimney (1967) White spine. Title is in yellow. No writing inside. One of the nicest books in the collection.

#27 The Secret of the Wooden Lady (1967) sold out

#28 The Clue of the Black Keys (1968 version) black spine, yellow title, no writing inside.

#29 The Mystery at the Ski Jump (1971) sold out

#30 The Clue of the Velvet Mask (1969) Black spine. No writing inside. Has red marker spot on bottom of book. Little discoloring on spines.

#31 The Ringmaster's Secret (Two versions both dated 1953)

Version 1 - 1953. Black spine. No writing inside. Does show some wear.

Version 2 - 1953. White spine. Yellow title. No writing inside.

#32 The Scarlet Slipper Mystery sold out

#33 The Witch Tree Symbol (1975) white spine, no writing, one of the nicest copies in the collection.

#34 The Hidden Window Mystery (1975 version) sold out

#35 The Haunted Showboat (1957 version) black spine, red 35 in title, no writing, blue mark on bottom spine, slight discoloring on sides.

#36 The Secret of the Golden Pavilion (1959) white spine, red 36 in title, no writing. One of the nicest copies in the collection.

#37 The Clue in the Old Stagecoach (1960 version) black spine, name inside, has red marker spot in bottom and discoloring on spine.

#38 The Mystery of the Fire Dragon (1961 version) white spine, red 38, no writing.

#39 The Clue of the Dancing Puppet (1962) sold out

#40 The Moon Castle Mystery (1963 version) black spine, no writing, has marker spots on bottom.

#41 The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes (1964 version) sold out

#42 The Phantom of Pine Hill (1965 version) black spine, red 42 in title, no writing, red and blue marker spot on bottom, some discoloring.

#43 The Mystery of the 99 Steps (1966) black spine, yellow 43 in title, no writing, visible scratch on back cover and not noticeable, one of
the nicest books in this particular collection.

#44 The Clue in the Crossword Cipher (1967 version) black spine, yellow 44 in title, no writing, blue marker spot on bottom, slight discoloring on side bindings.

#45 The Spider Sap. Mystery (1968 version) black spine, red 45 in title, no writing, slight discoloring on side bindings, blue marker spot
on bottom.

#46 The Invisible Intruder (1969) black spine, no number on cover, white title, some chipping on side binding, no writing, patched and some
tape on inside cover, intact and very readable.

#47 The Mysterious Mannequin (1970 version) black spine, yellow #47, white title, no writing inside, marker spot bottom spine, some
discoloring on sides and small chip front cover, very intact and readable.

#48 The Crooked Banister (1971) white spine, yellow #48, black title, no writing, normal discoloring on sides from age.


#49 The Secret of Mirror Bay (1972 two versions)

(V1) Version 1: No number #49 in title. Title is in white. Dated 1972. Black binding. There is a name inside. Discoloring on sides and
marker spot on bottom.

(V2) Version 2: Has Yellow #49 on cover and white title. Dated 1972. Black binding. Discoloring on sides and red marker spot on
bottom.

#50 The Double Jinx Mystery (1973 two versions)

(V1) Version 1: No number #50 in title. Title is in white. Dated 1973. Black binding. No writing inside. Light chipping on top and sides.

(V2) Version 2: Has Yellow #50 on cover and white title. Dated 1973. Black binding. Discoloring on sides and red marker spot on
bottom.

#51 Mystery of the Glowing Eye (1974 version)

(V1) Version 1: No number #51 in title. Title is in white. Dated 1974. Black binding. No writing inside. One of the nicest copies in this
collection.

(V2) Version 2: Has Yellow #50 on cover and white title. Dated 1974. Black binding. Discoloring on sides and red marker spot on
bottom.

#52 The Secret of the Forgotten City (1975 version) Black binding. Discoloring on sides from age. Inscription/name inside.

(V3) Version 3: Has a black "52" on cover and black title. Dated 1975. Black binding. Discoloring on sides and red marker spot on
bottom.

#53 The Sky Phantom (1976)

(V3) Version 3: Has a black "52" on cover and black title. Dated 1976. Black binding. Normal discoloring on sides from age.

#54 The Strange Message in the Parchment (1977 version)

(V3) Version 3: Has a black "52" on cover and black title. Dated 1977. Black binding. Normal discoloring on sides from age. One of the
nicest books in this collection.

#55 Mystery of Crocodile Island (1978)

(V2) Version 2: Has Yellow #50 on cover and white title. Dated 1978. White binding. Discoloring on sides. Name inside.


#56 The Thirteenth Pearl (1979)
(V4) Version 4: Has both yellow #50 on cover and yellow title. Dated 1979 White binding. Name inside. Discoloring on sides from age.

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