Description: A BARBARA ANN MYSTERY: THE STOLEN BLUEPRINTS #1 RUTH GROSBY 1939 RARE 1st ED 2nd ISSUE HC DJ First edition second issue of the first book in the "Barbara Ann" series of mysteries by Ruth Grosby and the only one of the 4-part series illustrated by E. C. Van Swearingen. Unclipped dust jacket is in bright Good condition for its age. Hardcover in light green cloth lettered in black. Light green silhouette illustrated endpapers with former owner’s name on front endpapers. 238 pages plus 6 publisher's ads at rear. Book itself in Very Good condition with a strong, straight spine. All pages intact, clean, unmarked and tanned from age. Spine has some crinkles in cloth cover. See photos. In this first book, Barbara Ann Wilson is a junior at Butler High School. She sets about investigating the business of why her architect father was losing so much business. The "Barbara Ann" series is one of the lesser know (and more difficult to find) vintage mysteries aimed at teen girls. This is a short-lived series that is rather good and well worth reading. It captures elements of Nancy Drew, Judy Bolton, Trixie Belden and Beverly Gray. Shipped via USPS Media Mail Item location: children’s books 3rd floor
Price: 46.05 USD
Location: Topeka, Kansas
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Signed: No
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Subject: Young Adult Fiction
Year Printed: 1939
Original/Facsimile: Original
California Prop 65 Warning: NA
Language: English
Illustrator: E. C. Van Swearingen
Special Attributes: Mystery Series, Dust Jacket, Illustrated, 1st Edition, Second Issue
Personalized: No
Author: Ruth Grosby
Region: North America
Topic: Mystery
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Barbara Ann
