Buy the bobbsey twins in the country by laura lee hope online at alibris. The bobbsey twins on blueberry island nan awoke early the next morning, dressed quickly, and went outside. Five bobbsey twin books from the 1950s the bobbsey twins. The bobbsey twins, laura lee hope copyright 1950, grosset. The bobbsey twins series was one of the most popular 20th century series of books for small children. Jun 18, 2009 the bobbsey twins series was one of the most popular 20th century series of books for small children. I am so thankful that my 11 yr old 5th gr daughter is a reader. Merry days indoors and out, the bobbsey twins in the country, the bobbsey twins at the seashore, and several more.
Growing up in the 80s90s, it was one of my favorite series to read and collect. The series won a large audience among children not quite ready for the hardy boys see entry under 1920sprint culture in volume 2 or nancy drew see entry under 1930sprint culture in volume 2 series of. As she started to walk toward the boys tent to wake them, she stopped short and stared. The first book, the bobbsey twins, was published in 1904 by the mershon company. Nov 10, 2009 bobbsey twins formats mershon was the first publisher of the bobbsey twins series and according to james keeline, the book was a poor seller which means that few copies exist. For example, if you have a copy of the bobbsey twins at school, and it lists to a book that was printed in 1927, you cannot have a 1st edition, because the 1st edition was printed in 19. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The bobbsey twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, quantify the. The bobbsey twins in the country by hope laura lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The reason you have to look at all the book lists is because you may have different dates for different series. This can clearly be seen in the photo at the bottom of the description.
The bobbsey twins search in the great city bobbsey twins. The bobbsey twins adventure in washington bobbsey twins, no. Bobbsey twins at seashore by laura lee hope, first edition. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. If you collect the bobbsey twins, then you probably already know that the series is not very collectable unfortunately.
Lot of 43 vintage bobbsey twins books 4 duplicates exc. The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published. There are some exceptionsprintings or editions which still bring a decent amount of money, but even those values have significantly decreased over the past 10 years, due to markets falling, as well as the generations that most collected these books retiring. The bobbsey twins was the longestrunning childrens book series in the twentieth century. Five bobbsey twin books from the 1950s the bobbsey twins, on the deep blue sea, at school, in the country and at the seashore. Starting in 1987, a numbered series of paperback originals branded the new bobbsey twins were released by minstrel books, an imprint of pocket books. See the complete new bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. There is nothing mysterious about why tom swift 1890, elsie dinsmore 1900, the bobbsey twins 1920, nancy drew and the hardy boys 1930 or the baby sitters club 1980 were eagerly snatched from bookstore and library shelves. Generations of american children have grown up with the fictional family of nan, bert, flossie, and freddie, but the 115 books, dating back to 1904, have always reflected societal changes over the decades.
See more ideas about twins, childrens books and vintage childrens books. The bobbsey twins at the seashore is the third novel in the bobbsey twins series, which was released in the year 1907. Adventure and mystery follow the bobbsey twins while they are on their trip to ocean cliff. 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. The books tell the adventures of the children of the bobbsey family which included two sets of twins. The bobbsey twins article about the bobbsey twins by the. The bobbsey twins merry days indoors and out by laura lee hope 1950. Five bobbsey twin books from the 1950 s the bobbsey twins, on the deep blue sea, at school, in the country and at the seashore. If you require further assistance, no worries, the question thread does not close even after leaving a rating. From 1904 to 1992, over one hundred volumes about the two sets of bobbsey twins appeared. The series won a large audience among children not quite ready for the hardy boys see entry under 1920sprint. The bobbsey twins by laura lee hope, paperback barnes.
Keep in mind that anyone can place any price on an item on ebaythat doesnt have anything to do with its actual value if it doesnt sell. Lot of 43 vintage bobbsey twins books 4 duplicates exc today is a great vintage lot of 43 bobbsey twins books with only four duplicates. Bert and nan, who were 12 years old, and flossie and freddie, who. The bobbsey twins book out in the country 1950 laura lee hope. When i started reading mysteries, i plunged straight in with the teenagersnancy drew, the hardy boys, a few dana girls, and trixie belden. More information about this seller contact this seller 23. Bobbsey twins in the purplespine pictorial cover format the titles in bold v. See the complete original bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff.
Of course, the bobbsey twins find the missing treasures, solve the mystery and continue on their merry way. Frontback cover art 15x 22 wtitle overlay shown with and without overlayartwork is in very good condition. The bobbsey twins wikisource, the free online library. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Thus, a second book, the bobbsey twins and the fourleaf clover mystery, was written. The new bobbsey twins book series by laura lee hope includes books the secret of jungle park, the case of the runaway money new bobbsey twins, no 2, the clue that flew away the new bobbsey twins, no 3, and several more. This page is meant to help identify and date what you have, plus open up your mind to what is out there for the bobbsey twins collector. A classic childrens book the original bobbsey twins was written 40 years earlier in this edition the author, laura lee hope, attempts to bring the bobbsey twins into the 50s to reflect the age of television for many years stratemeyer syndicates penned the bobbsey twins under the pseudonym laura lee hope. The thing that i found shocking in rereading this old story from my childhood days was that the bobbseys employ an africanamerican woman named dinah to run their home. Still, even the modern bobbsey twins books showcase a. Buy the bobbsey twins at the seashore by laura lee hope online at alibris. The first volume was written in 1904 and the series was rewrittenupdated in the. Notice that the sellers book does have mershon on the spine.
The bobbsey twinsthe very term bobbsey twins has become a kind of slang abbreviation for earnest wholesomeness and dogooder duos. She cooks, she cleans and acts as a second mother to these children. Two people that are attached at the hip and are in love with each other. Antique 3 bobbsey twins books 1950 by laura lee hope. Unfollow books bobbsey twins to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Make offer the bobbsey twins lot of 3 vintage books hardcover laura lee hope.
The bobbsey twins at the seashore by hope, laura lee. While they are looking for driftwood and clams on the shore, the discover a mysterious message in a. The books about the two sets of bobbsey twins tell of the adventures of the children of the bobbsey family. Unfortunately the later edition grosset and dunlap books are frequently described as being first editions as opposed to later publications. You can complete a collection very inexpensively if youre not picky about formats.
For many years stratemeyer syndicates penned the bobbsey twins under the pseudonym laura lee hope. The bobbsey twins whitman book original artwork 1950 up for auction is the original artwork for the the bobbsey twins in the country whitman book published by whitman in 1950. Five bobbsey twin books from the 1950s the bobbsey. The bobbsey twins books printed by grosset and dunlap from 1908 until 1932 have four glossy illustrations. The bobbsey twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, the stratemeyer syndicates longestrunning series of childrens novels. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Lots of beloved childrens book by author laura lee hope. The childrens book of virtues by bennett, william j. From 1932 through 1942, the books were printed with just a glossy frontispiece illustration. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. I have the first 10 books in the bobbsey twins book series. The complete series list for the bobbsey twins laura lee hope. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable.
The bobbsey twins collection 1950 the bobbsey twins. The thing that i found shocking in rereading this old story from my childhood days was that the bobbsey s employ an africanamerican woman named dinah to run their home. The bobbsey twins book, merry days indoors and out, 1950. Value of following books, in fair condition the bobbsey twins. Goodgood condition with edgewear, soil, gift inscription and light foxing. On sale 1950 first edition the bobbey twins merry days indoors and out hardcover book by laura lee hope. While they are looking for driftwood and clams on the shore, the discover a mysterious message in a bottle. Bobbsey twins series by laura hope nook book ebook. Bert and nan are 12 years old, and flossie and freddie are six. Originally published in 1917 under the title the bobbsey twins in a great city, the bobbsey twins search in the great city is the first book ive read of this series.
Juvenile series from the stratemeyer syndicate describing the adventures of twins bert and nan bobbsey, usually age 12, and their younger siblings, twins freddie and flossie bobbsey, usually age 6. The bobbsey twins, book series, two sets of bobbsey twins. The books related the adventures of the children of the middleclass bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins. The bobbsey twins collection 1950 the bobbsey twins laura lee hope on. More than likely, its worth very little due to the fact that the bobbsey twins are not a very collectable series. The bobbsey twins lot of 3 vintage books hardcover laura lee hope. Their adventures often involve solving a mystery, and take them to many locations in the united states and overseas.
When their cousins prized bull goes missing, the twins search for clues to find the bull and catch the thieves. Five bobbsey twin books from the 1950s the bobbsey twins, on the deep. The bobbsey twins at the seashore by laura lee hope alibris. The bobbsey twins in the country by laura lee hope alibris. The characters made their first appearance in the bobbsey twins. Often these two talk about bringing 6 packs to parties together just so they can look cool, as well as engaging in sleepovers all the time, and talking about the television show, friday night lights. If you collect the bobbsey twins, then you probably already know that the series is not very collectable. Jun 06, 2018 i have the first 10 books in the bobbsey twins book series. Bobbsey twins formats mershon was the first publisher of the bobbsey twins series and according to james keeline, the book was a poor seller which means that few copies exist. It has been a dream of mine for years to create a guide for collecting the bobbsey twins books. Huge list of characterbuilding chapter books for boys these character building chapter books for boys make great read alouds or read alones for all ages. Unless what you have is a scarce or rare printing, there will probably be examples of real current value, represented in ebays ended auctions. The bobbsey twins series in order laura lee hope fictiondb.
These pictures links to jennifers series books excellent writeup. The first of 72 books was published in 1904 and the last in 1979. The bobbsey twins take a trip to visit their aunt, uncle, and cousins at their farm in meadowbrook where they get to attend the local auction and explore the countryside. This is the original series, written from 19041979. Customs services and international tracking provided.
The bobbsey twins search in the great city by laura lee hope. It is not meant as a price guide for many reasons although sometimes you may find general ideas of what you can expect to pay. The titles in italics 35, 38, 4246 original text only are very hard to find in pictorial cover format since they were discontinued in 1974. Bobbsey twins, fictional characters, two sets of fraternal twinsthe older pair named bert and nan, the younger freddie and flossiewho are featured in an extended series of childrens books by american author laura lee hope a collective pseudonym for many writers, including harriet s.
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