I have the first 10 books in the bobbsey twins book series. If you collect the bobbsey twins, then you probably already know that the series is not very. 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, penned under the pseudonym laura lee hope. Value of following books, in fair condition the bobbsey. If you have small children these books are still worth reading. The series won a large audience among children not quite ready for the hardy boys see entry under 1920sprint. While they are looking for driftwood and clams on the shore, the discover a mysterious message in a bottle. Bobbsey twins by laura lee hope, 1950,1956,set of 3,teen books,decoration,old green books,in the country,at the seashore,own little ferryboat mythreesonsvintage 5 out of 5 stars.
Legend says that stratemeyer wrote the first three books himself, then. A second seriesthe new bobbsey twinswas published from 1987 to 1992. Find the bobbsey twins in the land of cotton by hope, laura lee at biblio. Unfortunately the later edition grosset and dunlap books are frequently described as being first editions as opposed to later publications. The bobbsey twins in the country by laura lee hope alibris. The bobbsey twins in the country bobbsey twins books. Two people that are attached at the hip and are in love with each other. My siblings didnt love reading like i did so they thought i got. The bobbsey twins at the seashore by laura lee hope alibris. If you collect the bobbsey twins, then you probably already know that the series is not very collectable unfortunately. 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.
Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. The bobbsey twins at the seashore the bobbsey twin series. More than likely, its worth very little due to the fact that the bobbsey twins are not a very collectable series. The bobbsey twins collection 1950 the bobbsey twins. From 1932 through 1942, the books were printed with just a glossy frontispiece illustration. The complete series list for the bobbsey twins laura lee hope.
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. The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published. Bert and nan are 12 years old, and flossie and freddie are six. This is the original series, written from 19041979. Antique 3 bobbsey twins books 1950 by laura lee hope. The bobbsey twins was the longestrunning childrens book series in the twentieth century. Still, even the modern bobbsey twins books showcase a. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Frontback cover art 15x 22 wtitle overlay shown with and without overlayartwork is in very good condition.
The first book, the bobbsey twins, was published in 1904 by the mershon company. If you require further assistance, no worries, the question thread does not close even after leaving a rating. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The bobbsey twins in the country 1950 vintage book. Bobbsey, and be careful, as there are some glasses of jelly in it, you know. The bobbsey twins in the land of cotton by hope, laura lee. They learn some japanese wordsto heck with the anime fans, i learned japanese from reading the bobbsey twins. Jun 06, 2018 i have the first 10 books in the bobbsey twins book series. 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 the complete original bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. It has been a dream of mine for years to create a guide for collecting the bobbsey twins books. We didnt forget snoop this time, exclaimed freddie, following close on dinahs heels, with the box containing snoop, his pet cat, who always went traveling with the little fellow.
The bobbsey twins and the goldfish mystery growing up in. Find the bobbsey twins or merry days indoors and out by hope, laura lee at biblio. Their adventures often involve solving a mystery, and take them to many locations in the united states and overseas. See the complete new bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The bobbsey twins wikisource, the free online library. From 1904 to 1992, over one hundred volumes about the two sets of bobbsey twins appeared. The very term bobbsey twins has become a kind of slang abbreviation for earnest wholesomeness and dogooder duos. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. The books about the two sets of bobbsey twins tell of the adventures of the children of the bobbsey family.
The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979. 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. 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. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one.
The bobbsey twins and baby may received the mostextreme rewrite. The bobbsey twins adventure in washington bobbsey twins, no. These pictures links to jennifers series books excellent writeup. See more ideas about twins, childrens books and vintage childrens books. Lot of 4 vintage bobbsey twins hardcover books county fair, their schoolmates, baby may, snow lodge. The bobbsey twins book at the seashore laura lee hope antique. Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which results. The first volume was written in 1904 and the series was rewrittenupdated in the. 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. The bobbsey twins seriesthe bobbsey twins was the longestrunning childrens book series in the twentieth century. The characters made their first appearance in the bobbsey twins. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
Unfollow bobbsey twins books 1950 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Unfollow books bobbsey twins to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Usually these two are best friends and make it known to everyone that they are.
The bobbsey twins were the characters created in 1904 by edward stratemeyer. Many of the early books from the original series which eventually ran to more than 85 were revised in the 1950s and 60s, and many were reprinted. Value of following books, in fair condition the bobbsey twins. Buy the bobbsey twins in the country by laura lee hope online at alibris. Merry days indoors and out, the bobbsey twins in the country, the bobbsey twins at the seashore, and several more. The bobbsey twins collection 1950 the bobbsey twins laura lee hope on. Since, by the 1960s, sheer numbers of government agencies rendered the original story utterly implausible, an entirely new novel was written about the twins adventures with a. 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. The bobbsey twinsthe very term bobbsey twins has become a kind of slang abbreviation for earnest wholesomeness and dogooder duos. Buy the bobbsey twins at the seashore by laura lee hope online at alibris. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. The bobbsey twins at the seashore the bobbsey twin series hardcover january 1, 1950 by. The bobbsey twins or merry days indoors and out by hope, laura. Lot of 43 vintage bobbsey twins books 4 duplicates exc.
Covers story by laura lee hope illustarted by corinne dillon 1950s. The bobbsey twins at the seashore by hope laura lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The bobbsey twins at the seashore by hope, laura lee. Bobbsey twins series by laura hope nook book ebook. 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. The bobbsey twins series was published by grosset and dunlap from 1908 until 1979. The bobbsey twins at school by laura lee hope free ebook. The bobbsey twins series in order laura lee hope fictiondb. 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. While they are looking for driftwood and clams on the shore, the discover a mysterious message in a. Childrens books, young adult books, book bundle, 8 vintage hardcover books, published 1949 to 1980, hardy boys, nancy drew, bobbsey twins stevesbookdecor 5 out of 5 stars. Lots of beloved childrens book by author laura lee hope. Vintage the bobbsey twins books laura lee hope 1950s 1960s lot of 4 book set. 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.
The bobbsey twins at the seashore is the third novel in the bobbsey twins series, which was released in the year 1907. I remember the bobbsey twins from the mystery stories in the 1960s but the series goes back to 1904 and continued to 1979, written by various authors but all concerning the adventures of nan and bert, flossie and freddie. Bobbsey twins by laura lee hope,1950,1956,set of 3,teen books,decoration,old green books,in the country,at the seashore,own little ferryboat mythreesonsvintage 5 out of 5 stars. Hence it would be hard to tell a 1904 mershon from a 1906 mershon bobbsey twins volume. Growing up in the 80s90s, it was one of my favorite series to read and collect. The bobbsey twins series was one of the most popular 20th century series of books for small children. The bobbsey twins by laura lee hope, paperback barnes. 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.
Some geishas entertain the twins at dinner on their first night in japan. When their cousins prized bull goes missing, the twins search for clues to find the bull and catch the thieves. Of all the stratemeyer syndicate series which include the hardy boys and nancy drew, the bobbsey twins books are probably the most escapist. To keep me still, my parents gave me all the bobbsey twin books and a couple of heidi books. Bobbsey twins fictitious characters juvenile fiction subject. The books related the adventures of the children of the middleclass bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins.
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