New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1953. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 214p.
A blue hardcover book in very good condition with a
good dustjacket. Corners and spine ends mildly rubbed, and owner's
inscription on first blank page, dated 1954. Light foxing on foredge,
encroaching a bit into the margins of the first several leaves.
Otherwise clean and tight. Spine and bottom third of jacket are
dampstained. The top of the jacket's spine is torn; edges more lightly
worn. Still largely intact. Item #193448
The
true first printing of Nancy Drew mystery #31. The dustjacket has a
pictorial spine. The front flap of the jacket and the ad inside both
list the series through this title. Rear flap lists 9 Vicki Barr titles
and the rear panel lists 15 Dana Girls titles. Front flap bears price of
9595.