Nancy Drew Classic Collection Vol 1 — 2004 Hardcover

📖 The Best of Nancy Drew Classic Collection: Volume 1 by Carolyn Keene (2004, Grosset & Dunlap) — 544-page hardcover omnibus compiling three complete classic mystery novels from the iconic American series. First printing in Near Fine condition in pictorial glazed boards as issued.

QUICK FACTS

• Author: Carolyn Keene (Mildred Wirt Benson & Harriet Stratemeyer Adams)
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap / Penguin Group (USA), New York
• Year: 2004 (First omnibus printing, complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1)
• Format: Hardcover omnibus in pictorial glazed boards (issued without dust jacket)
• Pages: 544 | ISBN: 0-448-44079-2 (ISBN-13: 978-0448440798)
• Condition: Near Fine (clean, tight copy; full report below)

THE STORY

This omnibus collects three landmark cases from the Stratemeyer canon. In The Secret of the Old Clock (Mystery #1), Nancy races to locate Josiah Crowley’s missing will before corrupt relatives claim the estate. In The Bungalow Mystery (Mystery #3), she helps a friend investigating an abusive guardian at a secluded lakeside retreat. In The Mystery of the 99 Steps (Mystery #43), Nancy travels to France to unravel a recurring dream, uncovering a ring of international blackmailers.

THIS EDITION

Published in 2004 by Grosset & Dunlap, this 3-in-1 volume gathers three complete novels with original interior spot art. This copy represents the true first printing of the collection, verified by the complete 10-to-1 number sequence and the original $12.99 publisher price on the back board.

COVER ART / ILLUSTRATIONS / DESIGN

Bound in glossy pictorial boards featuring a bright yellow upper title field and a dark blue vignette of Nancy examining an ornate mantel clock. The spine displays classic lettering with Nancy’s silhouette medallion. Crisp cream interior pages feature chapter spot art and full-page story plates, including Nancy catching Judy Abel falling from a moving van in the opening tale.

WHY IT MATTERS

• Essential Mysteries: Pairs Nancy Drew’s historic 1930 debut with two beloved subsequent cases.
• Syndicate History: Copyright acknowledges original ghostwriter Mildred Wirt Benson alongside the Carolyn Keene legacy.
• Reader Omnibus: Sturdy modern hardcover binding ideal for collectors and young sleuths alike.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

What stories are included in this volume? Three complete novels: #1 The Secret of the Old Clock, #3 The Bungalow Mystery, and #43 The Mystery of the 99 Steps.

What condition is this copy in? Near Fine with faint shelf rubbing to corner tips; interior pages are clean and binding is tight (full report below).

Was a dust jacket issued? No, this edition was issued in glazed pictorial boards without a jacket.

FOR COLLECTORS

A crisp, unread first printing of Grosset & Dunlap’s 2004 omnibus, featuring a complete number line and vintage interior illustrations.

Book Details

• Author: Carolyn Keene
• Illustrator: Uncredited (classic series interior illustrations)
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap / Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition Points: Published in 2004; first omnibus printing with complete number line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1); original retail price of $12.99 printed on the rear board.

Condition Report

• Overall Grade: Near Fine
• Cover & Spine: Glossy pictorial boards are vibrant and crisp with only faint shelf rubbing to corner extremities.
• Dust Jacket: None, as issued.
• Text Block & Pages: Clean, bright off-white/cream pages throughout; free of markings, creases, or foxing.
• Binding: Tight, unread, and square.

See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.

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