These mysteries are super for readalouds, no matter the childs age or gender. The hardy boys mystery stories refer to the 58 volumes published by grosset and dunlap from 1927 to 1978, as well as the detective handbook. It features the hardy boys, frank and joe, as gradeschool detectives. I have a hardy boys book called the mystery of cabin island. The hardy boys mystery stories 158 the creative archive. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. As with most series books, the older printings and earliest editions are the most valuable. The hardy boys series are mysteryadventure books depicting brothers frank. In the case of the hardy boys, a dust jacket is essential to value. Take a closer look at the hardy boys books on the shelf. Published in 1939, a11 according to the carpentieri guide.
Lot hardy boys books complete set 140 with original dustjackets no repros. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. I have always enjoyed the hardy boys, and to find the complete set in one place was a treat. Hardy boys adventures 4book box set the lakeside collection. I have a set of hardy boys books and bobsey twins books from 1960s. And i hope readers dont mind that i link to my site a lot it is noncommercial, totally on topic, and i get nothing for visits. Vintage set of 5 hardy boys books, hardcover boy adventure series by. Collection of 35 early to mid20th century hardy boys novels variable. The second book, the missing chums,was the fourth book in the hardy boys series.
Hardy boys complete series set books 166 the hardy boys. Check out our hardy boys books selection for the very best in unique or custom. In any case, their long history means that theres a lot to say about them. There is detailed information such as authors, illustrators, artists, plot synopses and more on every hardy boys book, including all paperback series, with full color images of the cover art for all series. Jan 27, 2019 before harry potter and his friends bewitched my boyhood, i was enchanted by a different set of adventures.
Buy the hardy boys starter set hardy boys hardcover box by h franklin w dixon isbn. Aug 14, 2011 i have an old hardy boys book, the shortwave mystery and would like a ballpark estimate of value. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Hardy boys complete series set books 166 by franklin w. Dating and valuing hardy boys books is not easy and full of pitfalls. Hardy boys complete series set, books 166 dixon, franklin w. Complete set of hardy boys applewood books 116 mostly. Hardy boys new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. The hardy boys collection book set 20 franklin w dixon 10 books in total. And i hope readers dont mind that i link to my site a lot.
From 1932 to 1951, the binding was brown and the books seemed a bit thicker. I would like to have a set of white spine hardy boys books in dust jackets. Since 1996, the hardy boys unofficial home page has been the premier spot on the internet for adult collectors and fans of the hardy boys mystery books by franklin w. Another recent nancy drew themed book is a mystery set at a nancy drew convention.
Hardy boys mystery collection boxed set of 10 books. The hardy boys have been americas favorite detective duo for over 75 years. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I have the complete forty volume set of hardy adventures with book jacket covers.
Before harry potter and his friends bewitched my boyhood, i was enchanted by a different set of adventures. Dixons hardy boys books in order of when they were originally published. The cost per book is also pretty low when you buy the entire set. Set 0f hardy boys books vintage w original djs complete. Every one of the books in the arrangement have been composed under the pen name of franklin w. Many writers have been given the opportunity to use their imagination in writing for this great story line. There is detailed information such as authors, illustrators, artists, plot synopses and more on every hardy boys book, including all paperback series, with full color. How much hardy boys books worth, very good condition. May 10, 2012 join the hardy boys for mysterysolving action in a boxed set of the first four books in this new take on the classic series. The first five books in the classic mystery series are packaged together in a collectible box set featuring a newly redesigned slipcover. 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. While cleaning out my book shelf today i found it and. All of the books are in new conditionnever been read.
Smart and resourceful, perceptive and clever, their brains are. Reading the hardy boys books, despite their many flaws. 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. Sep 12, 2011 i found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. My approach in collecting hardy boys books series books for. The hardy boys series has spanned generations and most are still in print. They almost get rescued by their friends, but things backfire and all get captured. The hardy boys by dixon, franklin w used books and rare.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Hardy boys cover art the hardy boys unofficial home page. Save on eligible, new chevrolet, buick, gmc or cadillac models through jan 2, 2020. The hardy boys are two brothers who have what it takes to solve the case. Moving from the hardy boys in 1959 to become less stereotyped to fit the views of a changing society. Can you guess which hardy boys book is the most popular. While cleaning out my book shelf today i found it and realized that the date is 1943. I would recommend this set to anyone wanting to collect all the hardy boys books. Dixon author 1950 the wailing siren mystery hardy boys series book 30 franklin w.
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. The hardy boys original series the hardy boys wiki. Mar 07, 2014 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. But most of them are set in their hometown bayport. Shown is the dvd of the 1977 season of the tv show starring shaun cassidy, parker stevenson, and pamela sue martin. Pictures of every cover art of the first 66 hardy boys books. There is one helpful tip that can at least help you determine if your book is not a first edition. Most hardy boys books have a list of titles so readers can be attracted to buying other books in the series. Dixon author 1951 the secret of wildcat swamp hardy boys series book 31 franklin w. The stratemeyer syndicate was the maker of various mystery arrangement for children, including nancy drew, the hardy boys, the different tom swift arrangement, the bobbsey twins, the rover boys, and others. Hardy boys mystery collection boxed set of 10 books hardcover hardcover 2014. The first five books in the classic mystery series are packaged together in a collectible box set featuring a. The hardy boys clue book 2016present this is a reboot of the hardy boys secret files series published by aladdin paperbacks in paperback, hardcover, and ebook editions written by franklin w.
Dixon began the hardy boys series in 1927 with the novel the tower treasure. This is the fifth book in the hardy boys series, with seven hardy boys titles on the. For the first five years the books were dark red and had a black shield on the front. Hardy boys is a piece jigsaw puzzle from cobble hill that measures at 26. The condition is answered by a verified antique expert. The hardy boys nancy drew mysteries, season one 1977. Mar 15, 2018 how much hardy boys books worth, very good condition 1927,1928. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. The presence and condition of the dust jacket will heavily influence the value of. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Some hardback versions are no longer available but the stories are still out there in film and book form. Reading the hardy boys books, despite their many flaws the. First published in 1927, the hardy boys series are mysteryadventure books depicting brothers frank and joes daring capers.
Dixon book 4 in the series, two friends of the hardy boys decide to take a trip down the coast, but they disappear. Add mystery to your bookshelf with this exclusive hardy boys collection. I found the phrase ten rarest nancy drew books as a search term that led someone to this blog. Dixon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Complete collection of the hardy boys applewood books numbers 116 mostly first printings this sale is for a complete collection of applewood the hardy boys books. This is a list of all hardy boys books published, by series.
How much hardy boys books worth, very good condition 1927,1928, value of hardy boys books, 1927, answered by a verified antique expert. Where can i sell my 331 books, an almost complete set of hardy boys mystery and case files books. Over 30 books in this series chronicle jigsaw jones and his pal mila yeh as they solve mystery after mystery. Three new titles are published yearly as paperback books and ebooks. Oct 23, 2008 unless autographed or first edition of something to increase its value, it would not be worth more than a few dollars. See the complete the hardy boys series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Find hardy boys and hardy boys lot from a vast selection of books. I decided to list some of the rarest nancy drew books and collectibles. 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. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixtysix classic hardy boys titles in one complete set. 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. It was careening from side to side on the narrow road.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Updating the players to fit into a new era seemed the only way to keep readers happy. We are committed to offering the best value to our members, with a riskfree 100%. Undercover brothers, and the hardy boys adventures. Like all things, the hardy boys have undergone renovation. Dixon author 1949 the secret of the lost tunnel hardy boys series book 29 franklin w. Created by edward stratemeyer, the stratemeyer syndicate was the first book packager to have its books gone for children, as opposed to adults. Do detective work before selling your hardy boy books the. Can anyone help me with identifying a whether my book is a first edition. Oftentimes mysteries are the perfect book to read with a child. By your description, this one sounds like its in very good to near excellent condition. Available for the first time in one complete collection only at. I have a collection of hardy boy books with print dates of 1920, 1930, etc. Buy hardy boys box set 110 book online at low prices.
I have a collection of hardy boy books with print dates of. Dixon with covers and internal illustrations by matt david. 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. Ebay buyers of hardy boys mystery books should be aware that a large proportion of the books advertised on ebay are the bowdlerized i. Follow along as teenaged sleuths solve mysteries in these nancy drew or hardy boys 4 book box sets. Whwhite spine dj yyellow spine dj wwrap spine dj ppicture cover click on any cover to enlarge it. I also have a complete set of the the dimsie series by dorita fairlie bruce. Identifying first edition hardy boys book the ebay community. The printing year 1929 boards are red, last page has an advertisment for the don sturdy series. Apr 12, 2007 a great research volume is hardy and hardy investigations by carpentiere and mular. Do detective work before selling your hardy boy books.
Hardy boys, first edition abebooks passion for books. This book was written for the stratemeyer syndicate in 1935, purportedly by leslie mcfarlane. This series rebooted in 2016 as the hardy boys clue book series. Books 159 blue spine matte covers, many early and a number are tr. Each set consists of 4 softcover books in a slipcase. For many collectors, these are the true hardy boys books. 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. Book near fine with minor wearing on the top and bottom edges of the.
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