Vintage nancy drew complete hardcover matte set volumes 155 plus bonus sleuth book. When their detective father asks them to play burglar in order to protect a client s valuable invention from thieves, the hardy boys find themselves involved in a. Hardy boys new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. A couple years ago i was really into the hardy boys series so my uncle gave me one of his hardy boy books from when he was young.
Some hardback versions are no longer available but the stories are still out there in film and book form. The great airport mystery by franklin dixon a wonderful book for the collector or hardy boys fan. New york book packager megabooks subsequently hired authors to write the hardy boys mystery stories and a new series, the hardy. Three new titles are published yearly as paperback books and ebooks. It wasnt until the 18th century that books were written specifically for children. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every category imaginable. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals. The market is heavily flooded with hardy boy books. The hardy boys are brother amateur detectives, aspiring to follow in their famous fathers footsteps. I have a hardy boys book called the mystery of cabin island. Many writers have been given the opportunity to use their imagination in writing for this great story line.
Hardy boys graphic novels papercutz paperback scott lobdell. Hardy boys complete series set, books 166 dixon, franklin w. Early on, i decided that not only did i want all cover art and text variations, but that i needed the first printing of each cover art and text variation. Biography of the son of shirley jones and jack cassidy, a pop singer who became a teen idol and went on to star in the hardy boys tv series. Hardy boys, first edition abebooks passion for books. The series ran until 2005 and consists of one hundred and ninety volumes, although some purists insist that only the first fiftyeight novels constitute the real hardy boy mysteries. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This book was written for the stratemeyer syndicate by leslie mcfarlane in 1930. Putnams sons and now they are owned by penguin random house. In the original version of this story, the criminals are local bayport hoods. In the case of the hardy boys, a dust jacket is essential to value. This book was made to look like a first edition hardy boys book with the tan color and title imprints, as first editions were made.
Before that, children read books intended for adults, such as aesops fables, gullivers travels, and the adventures of robinson crusoe. I have a collection of hardy boy books with print dates of 1920, 1930, etc. Vintage hardy boys secret of the lost tunnel by by. 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. The hardy boys original series the hardy boys wiki fandom. The hardy boys series has spanned generations and most are still in print. See the complete the hardy boys series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The hardy boys or the hardy boys mystery stories is the original hardy boys series. Mar 15, 2018 how much hardy boys books worth, very good condition 1927,1928. Vintage hardy boys 17 book lot franklin dixon hc brown editions 1940s 2 with dj. The search results are determined by the combination of information entered into the search fields. Series book values collapsed in late 2008 and have never recovered.
Get the best deals on hardy boys books 19001949 when you shop. Oct 23, 2008 unless autographed or first edition of something to increase its value, it would not be worth more than a few dollars. How much hardy boys books worth, very good condition 1927,1928. Bells books abebooks with images books, hardy boys. Find vintage hardy boys books in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. This series rebooted in 2016 as the hardy boys clue book series. We can help you find the hardy boys books you are looking for. Dixon, which was a pseudonym for stratemeyer syndicate authors. By your description, this one sounds like its in very good to near excellent condition. Aug 14, 2011 i have a collection of hardy boy books with print dates of 1920, 1930, etc. Vintage hardy boys books, lot of 3 books, the hardy boys casefiles lot, chapter books, 11, 14, 20, franklin w. Ten rarest nancy drew books and collectibles i found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this. It features the hardy boys, frank and joe, as gradeschool detectives.
A re the books from your childhood packed away in boxes in the basement or the attic. Packed into the hardy boys series from 1927 to 1972 was a long list of exciting adventures. I decided to list some of the rarest nancy drew books and collectibles. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. See more ideas about nancy drew mysteries, mystery and books. The printing year 1929 boards are red, last page has an advertisment for the don sturdy series.
Vintage hardy boys 58 book picture cover collection mostly 1st pcs. Exploring the hobby of collecting and selling childrens series books. We recently experienced a fire in our office where i had several vintage books. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Vintage nancy drew mysteries vintage hardy boy adventures. While cleaning out my book shelf today i found it and realized that the date is 1943. Two books that i am most sad about that were ruined by water and mold were the frozen deep and other stories, volume 1 and volume ii, published in 1874. While cleaning out my book shelf today i found it and. 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. The hardy boys, frank and joe, are teenage brothers who spend their time solving mysteries. My approach in collecting hardy boys books series books for. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition.
Our school library had nancy drew and hardy boy books and once a week, we were allowed to visit the library and take out a book. A few derivatives were mustered, while the original stopped in 2005. I have many memories as a girl growing up in the 50s. Vintage hardy boys books and other series books ebth. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. The hardy boys series contains 124 volumes published between 19271994. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books.
Dixon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The two boys live in the fictional city of bayport on barmet bay with their. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Antique and vintage childrens books collectors weekly. The most common hardy boys books material is ceramic. The following table is an excerpt from our book the childrens picturebook price guide. How to tell how much your vintage watch is worth bloomberg. 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. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions. The hardy boys is a series of childrens mystery novels written under the house name of franklin w.
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You may think youve stumbled upon a very valuable and even a rare nancy drew book. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Lot of 20 vintage the hardy boys books 67 views listings contact seller. Used books my books mystery stories books for boys book lovers gifts detective cover art book worms book covers buy a cheap copy of what happened at midnight book by franklin w. What the school didnt have, we students exchanged with one. This group also includes other vintage series books. Book series, identifying printings, and specific titles are all explored here. The condition is answered by a verified antique expert. 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.
I have a collection of hardy boy books with print dates of. Can anyone help me with identifying a whether my book is a first edition. Vintage hardy boys 17 book lot franklin dixon hc brown editions. Do detective work before selling your hardy boy books the.
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What you see in the pictures is exactly what you get. Mar 07, 2014 my approach in collecting hardy boys books my nancy drew collection consists of around 2,000 books. Your average ebay seller of vintage childrens books doesnt always do their homework and does not realize what they have and thats ok. From oz to nancy drew and the hardy boys, the wonderful world of series book collecting is highlighted. Identifying first edition hardy boys book the ebay community. The presence and condition of the dust jacket will heavily influence the value. The estimated values are for first edition books, with dust jackets. If youre here reading these selling tips, then youre halfway to solving the mystery of the vintage nancy drew books.
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