This includes cover variations of every hardy boys book published between 1927 and 1980. I would like to have a set of white spine hardy boys books in dust jackets. Between 1959 and 1973 the first 38 volumes of this series were systematically revised as part of a project directed by harriet adams, edward stratemeyers daughter. We believe this to be a 1960s edition of this book, and has a date of 1933 and tanbrownwhite pictorial inner. After a dying criminal confesses that his loot frank and joe hardy are investigating a determined to learn the secret of the old mill, eighteen yearold frank and seventeen yearold timber wolves, a rocky mountain blizzard, and a the hardy brothers try to find out who is behind triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant. From the wonderful the hardy boys book series written by franklin w. Unfollow hardy boys books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How much hardy boys books worth, very good condition. The book contained seven short stories in which nancy drew crosses over to solve mysteries with the hardy boys.
Painter and etcher luigi lucioni was born in malnate in northern italy. So many people were exposed to these books over such a long time that it is no surprise that. While cleaning out my book shelf today i found it and realized that the date is 1943. These arent just good books, theyre the absolute best books, fiction and nonfiction, to captivate, thrill and intrigue your boys. The hardy boys, frank and joe, are teenage brothers who spend their time solving mysteries. I have a collection of hardy boy books with print dates of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. First published in 1927, the hardy boys series are mysteryadventure books depicting brothers frank and joes daring capers. This collectible set is a great gift for aspiring detectives, or longtime fans of the series.
Vintage hardy boys books and other series books ebth. In the original version of this story, the criminals are local bayport hoods. The series revolves around the teenagers who are amateur sleuths, solving cases that stumped their adult counterparts. The hardy boys is a series of childrens mystery novels written under the house name of franklin w. Confessions of a nancy drew collector antique trader. Vtg rare hardy boys book the secret of the caves 7 franklin dixon 1929 w dj.
As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. Started as a way to idle away time, edward stratemeyer came up with a magnificent group of childrens mystery stories. Jan 22, 2020 facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. But when frank and joe make a reconnaissance trip in their iceboat, the sea gull to the island, a belligerent stranger orders them off. This simple childrens picture book has had a remarkable impact on popular culture. This book was written for the stratemeyer syndicate by leslie mcfarlane in 1930. Lot of 7 hardy boys by franklin dixon hc vintage antique 20s50s.
Over the years, hosts of unnamed writers have contributed to this yarn of tales to the delight of millions of mystery lovers. Over the years, hosts of unnamed writers have contributed to this yarn of. A group of vintage hardy boys series books published under the name frank w. There are plenty of full color book cover photos here to help you in collecting boys series books from the past.
The second book, the missing chums,was the fourth book in the hardy boys series. Collection of vintage hardy boys hardcover books, some duplicates. Will also trade for the following volume numbers i am missing. After a dying criminal confesses that his loot frank and joe hardy are investigating a determined to learn the secret of the old mill, eighteen year old frank and seventeen year old timber wolves, a rocky mountain blizzard, and a the hardy brothers try to find out who is behind triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant. Most hardy boys books have a list of titles so readers can be attracted to buying other books in the series.
Antique hardy boys stories the secret of the caves by franklin w. I think i read about 25 hardy boys books during my early years and that was good for me because i hated reading at the time. Hardy boys new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Childrens series hardy boys and nancy drew orielis books. The great airport mystery by franklin dixon a wonderful book for the collector or hardy boys fan. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Gallery of the hardy boys books at avis yuni antiques. The hardy boys chase him to the airport and then hire a plane to continue the chase, however the plane they hired has mechanical problems and crashes. Im not sure if it is supposed to come with a dustjacket but the copy i have does not. See more ideas about vintage books, books for boys and books. Popular hardy boys books meet your next favorite book. Dec 21, 2012 kerry talks of his hardy boy book collection.
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. Dixon this iconic boydetective series has entertained generations of boys since the first three books landed on bookstore shelves in 1927. Ebay buyers of hardy boys mystery books should be aware that a large proportion of the books advertised on ebay are the bowdlerized i. The hardy boys series, first published in 1927, has sold more than 70 million copies.
Feb 08, 2012 how much is an old hardy boy book worth. Dixon, which was a pseudonym for stratemeyer syndicate authors. He displays one of the most complete if not the largest collection in the world. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can. Now with a brandnew look, this is an edition that collectors wont want to miss. In september 2018 it was announced the cw television network is developing a new television drama based on the book series.
Nancy drew was the invention of edward stratemeyer, founder of the stratemeyer syndicate, which also produced the hardy boys, tom swift and bobbsey twins book series. The hardy boys series contains 124 volumes published between 19271994. The longestrunning series of books to feature the hardy boys is the hardy boys mystery stories, sometimes also called the hardy boys mysteries. Oct 22, 2018 in september 2018 it was announced the cw television network is developing a new television drama based on the book series. The characters were created by american writer edward stratemeyer, the founder of bookpackaging firm stratemeyer syndicate. Brothers frank hardy, 18, and joe hardy, 17, assist their father, a retired detective, and now a famous private investigator, on many of his cases. The first five books in the classic mystery series are packaged together in a collectible box set featuring a newly redesigned slipcover. Published in 1939, a11 according to the carpentieri guide. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Sendak, who died in 2012, was a generous signer and often added sketches when signing a book.
This group also includes other vintage series books. The hardy boys series, footprints under the window, book. It has the desirable blue binding turquoise blue, and is a hardcover edition without dust jacket as sold. We can help you find the hardy boys books you are looking for. Great for a collector or a fun vintage pop of colour in your decor. After again returning to bayport they locate taffy marr again, and send a message for the department of justice men to come and help them make the arrest. See more ideas about books, quotation marks and books for boys. Just for something fun and different, i bought this book at an antique shop. Like the nancy drew series, the characters were created by edward stratemeyer for his book packaging company stratemeyer syndicate and were all ghost written under the pen name franklin w. Vintage hardy boys hunting for the hidden gold, hardcover hardy boys mystery series book 5 from 1980, teenage reading books, vintage book nothingsnewhere 5.
Book near fine with minor wearing on the top and bottom edges of the. Aug 14, 2011 i have an old hardy boys book, the shortwave mystery and would like a ballpark estimate of value. New listing vintage book 1951 hardy boys dust jacket it happened at midnight. By your description, this one sounds like its in very good to near excellent condition. He won a design competition four years later that allowed him to attend cooper union. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Hardy boys 7 the secret of the caves by franklin w.
The hardy boys is a series that has spanned generations of readers. The hardy boys, frank and joe hardy, are fictional characters who appear in several mystery series for children and teens. Thanks for understanding, and we will respond as needed on tues. Unfollow vintage hardy boys books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Both boys already know how to fly a plane and speak three languages. The series was created by edward stratemeyer of the stratemeyer syndicate.
By your description, this one sounds like its in very good to. Caves dixon for sale antiquarian collectible books. Take a closer look at the hardy boys books on the shelf. The hardy boys are elated over their good luck when wealthy elroy jefferson invites them to spend christmas vacation at his private retreat on cabin island. I have an old hardy boys book, the shortwave mystery and would like a ballpark estimate of value.
Apr 12, 2007 a great research volume is hardy and hardy investigations by carpentiere and mular. We will be unable to answer emails or processship orders from thurs. In the missing chums, the fourth book in the incredibly popular, longrunning series, frank and joe hardy must save their friends from a rogue group of kidnappers. Raise your hand if you read nancy drew or hardy boys books as a youth. The series ran from 1927 to 2005 and comprises 190 volumes, although some consider only the first 58 volumes of this series to be part of the hardy boys canon. That book is the red book that can be seen on the far left of the first photograph of my hardy boys books with dust jackets. See the complete the hardy boys series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. My guess is that more than half of you are looking a bit odd reading the newspaper with your arm upraised. Their ofteninept father, fenton, is also a detective.
Join the hardy boys for mysterysolving action in a boxed set of the first ten books in this classic series. There is one helpful tip that can at least help you determine if your book is not a first edition. Let me start by saying that my nowteenage boys are not avid bookworms. 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.