A BARBARA ANN MYSTERY THE STOLEN BLUEPRINTS #1 RUTH GROSBY 1939 1st ED 2nd ISSUE

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

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Location: Topeka, Kansas

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