Third in the series, this was originally published in 1930 as the follow up to the last nancy drew mystery, carrying directly. 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. Farahs article, collecting nancy drew mystery books, in the september 1990 issue of mid atlantic antiques, all pre1943 nancy drew books with dust jackets can range in price. Carolyn keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic nancy drew mystery series. The main nancy drew mystery stories series progressed through several stages. Thirty years after nancy solved her first mystery, the original books were revised and shortened.
Stratemeyer syndicate created and owned the nancy drew brand, but they were not a publishing house. There is a large amount of confusion among buyers of nancy drew books. The longestrunning series of books to feature nancy drew is the original nancy drew series, whose 175 volumes were published from 1930 to 2003. Jul 02, 2018 as any of the generations of fans of the fictional girl detective nancy drewheroine of hundreds of serial novels published from 1930 to this daycan tell you, nancy does not stay locked in. The first writings in the nancy drew mystery stories were written by mildred a.
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 the key in the satin pocket by carolyn keene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I know that im about to get involved in an exiting,adventurous mystery with nancy drew. What will become of nancy drew as she faces her greatest challenge putting her skills to the test whilst discovering the hidden staircase. Since 1930, nancy drew has become mysterys it girl. Published september 1st 1991 by applewood books first published 1930 more details. Since 1930, nancy drew has become mystery s it girl. The nancy drew books are exciting, funny, and suspensful. In which book do nancys best friends, bess marvin and george fayne appear.
The series inspires various continuations and adaptations to this day, with the stories and. Everything you need to know or want to know is here. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and. The series started with the original 56 volumes of the nancy drew mystery stories from 1930 1979. She endured through the depression era of the 1930 s and the wartorn 1940s when many other series were discontinued and waned in popularity. First published in 1930, the nancy drew mystery stories have sold over 70 million copies and become a. Nancy drew, ada topham, carson drew, josiah crowley, isabel topham.
S ince her introduction in april of 1930, the nancy drew books have never been out of print. Continuing with the same characters before, it sets up a new adventure for the eponymous teenagegirl detective. Detecting the true value of old nancy drew books baltimore sun. We carry a wide selection of titles in the arts, theology, history, politics, social and physical sciences. She endured through the depression era of the 1930s and the wartorn 1940s when many other series were discontinued and waned in popularity. For over 88 years, nancy drew has trailblazed through generations, her enduring and forever timeless quality a huge part of her appeal. Nancy drew mystery stories lot of 7 from 1930 to 1959 nancy drew mystery stories jan 1, 1930. Revision of all titles through volume 34 began in 1959.
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, fictional teenage amateur detective in an extended series of mystery books written by carolyn keene a collective pseudonym, used by edward stratemeyer and, among many others, by his daughter harriet s. One sure way to tell is to ask every seller whether the book has 25 chapters. The series ran from 1930 to 2003 and consists of 175 books, which are still in print today.
Nancy drew mystery stories 156 the creative archive. Written under the pseudonym carolyn keene, readers met the plucky young heroine nancy drew for the first time. Unfollow nancy drew 1930 book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sexy new show latest twist in the enduring mystery of.
Her books were written in the 1930s by edward stratemeyer, founder of the stratemeyer syndicate. The first five files, namely, nancy drew mystery stories 116 and nancy drew mystery stories 3058 are in. Without the jackets, they are scarce, and with the jackets, they are very scarce. See the complete nancy drew mystery stories series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The adventurous writer who brought nancy drew to life arts. Nancy drew s keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will. The original nancy drew mystery stories series lasted from then until 2003, concluding with werewolf in a winter wonderland. Nancy drew books 1120 the nancy drew mystery stories collection box set. However, the nancy we know today is not the same nancy readers first fell in love with. When nancy drew burst onto the scene in 1930, no one could have known shed go on to solve hundreds of mysteries, both in print and on screen. Nancy drew mystery stories original and revised text books. There are very few nancy drew books that actually are rare.
The nancy drew series began with the nancy drew mystery stories books, with the first story the secret of the old clock published on april 28, 1930. Shes a household name, a pop culture icon, says fisher. The question of who wrote the nancy drew books was a mystery for many years. The character of nancy drew ghostwritten and credited to the pseudonymous carolyn keene has appeared in a number of series over the years. The series started with the original 56 volumes of the nancy drew mystery stories from 19301979. The bungalow mystery nancy drew mystery stories no 3.
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, the hardy boys and the million dollar fiction factory recognitions only 1 left in stock order soon. Nancy drew the secret of the old clock 1930 first printing. Many dont realize that over 600 nancy drew books have been written. The books became more educational, and nancy more wholesome, said fisher. Nancy drew is the intrepid mystery solving heroine in this juvenile fiction series created by the stratemeyer syndicate in 1930. When the first books were released in 1930, nancy was an instant hit. To date, more than 70 million copies of the nancy drew books have been sold. Buy a cheap copy of the secret of the old clock book by carolyn keene. The mystery at lilac inn, which was published in october, 1930. The nancy drew books have been ghostwritten by a number of authors and are published under the pseudonym carolyn keene. Third in the series, this was originally published in 1930 as the follow up to the last nancy drew mystery, carrying directly on with more from the teenage sleuth. Lot of 7 from 1930 to 1959 nancy drew mystery stories jan 1, 1930. Nancy drew simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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. We celebrate 90 years of our favorite girl detective. The nancy drew mystery stories is the first book series to feature nancy drew, and it is the most wellknown series in the nancy drew franchise. In this book, nancy grapples with the herculean task of finding a new maid. There have been multiple spinoff and relaunch series, including the nancy drew files, teamup series with the hardy boys, nancy drew. The classic wit and wisdom of nancy drew and president of the fan site. Beginning in 1959, the original texts of volumes 4 were revised and updated for consistency with the later volumes. Bungalow mystery by carolyn keene, first edition abebooks. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The fictional teenage sleuth has been cited by luminaries from. Sexy new show latest twist in the enduring mystery of nancy drew by. The adventurous writer who brought nancy drew to life.
The nancy drew mystery stories was the longrunning main nancy drew series, published between 1930 and 2003. Sep 19, 2011 the first nancy drew book, 1930 s 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 secret of the old clock nancy drew, book 1 thriftbooks. What age was nancy drew when the series first debuted in 1930. Although edward stratemeyer created the characters and synopsis for the first few nancy drew books, he did not write them himself, and the actual writers agreed not to reveal their names. The evolution of nancy drew nancy drew and friends. The secret of red gate farm is described as a second printing with dust jacket.
Nancy drews keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will. Carolyn keene and the mystery of the real nancy drew author. Nancy drews intelligence, courage, and independence made her a popular role model for many generations of young readers. Initially published in 1930, this was to be the follow up to the first in the ever popular longrunning series of nancy drew novels, as it carried on from where the last left off. Before the 1930s, there werent any books with teenage heroines who chased villains down dark alleys, says jenn fisher, author of clues for real life. The clue in the diary nancy drew mystery carolyn keene 1932a1 1rst hc. Here are all 56 original nancy drew books, ranked worst to best. See more ideas about nancy drew books, nancy drew mysteries and nancy drew mystery.
Nancy drew mystery stories values and collecting tips. Sep 06, 2018 when the first books were released in 1930, nancy was an instant hit. The books are credited to writer carolyn keene, which is a pseudonym used for the various authors. The circle of footprints dana girls mystery stories no 6. There are 175 novels plus 34 revised stories that were published between 1930 and 2003 under the banner. The nancy drew mystery stories is the longrunning main nancy drew series, which was published under the pseudonym carolyn keene. As any of the generations of fans of the fictional girl detective nancy drewheroine of hundreds of serial novels published from 1930 to this daycan tell you, nancy does not stay locked in. The first author to use the pseudonym was mildred wirt benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. She is the main character in a series of chapter books called nancy drew mystery stories. Nancy drew made her debut in the novel the secret of the old clock, published in 1930. Nancy drew, first edition abebooks passion for books. The nancy drew mystery stories refer to the 56 volumes published by grosset and dunlap from 1930 to 1979.
This page has been created in an attempt to set the record straight about which books are available in the original text edition. Find great deals on ebay for vintage nancy drew books and nancy drew books vintage lot. 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. On april 28, 1930, the first book in the nancy drew mystery stories, the secret of the old clock, was published. In what book did nancy drews dog togo appear for the first time. Apr 28, 2018 on april 28, 1930, the first book in the nancy drew mystery stories, the secret of the old clock, was published. These books are highly scarce and would come closest to being rare of any nancy drew books. Wirt benson, and changed by harriet adams, edwards daughter.