See the complete new bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The bobbsey twins at snow lodge kindle edition by hope. Book cover is present, but the top portion of the spine cover is missing and torn. That year i then continued through the entire series and really enjoyed it. I have always heard that these early bobbsey twins books are very valuable. The bobbsey twins hardcover books 19401950s lot of 7. The bobbsey twins in the country by laura lee hope alibris.
Their adventures often involve solving a mystery, and take them to many locations in the united states and overseas. Except for the mershon and chattertonpeck books, bobbsey twins books are generally worth very little since few people are interested in. I came across this blog today as i am looking to sell my series of bobbsey twin books. I think there are books literary books that display the attitudes of their time and are worth reading yet because of the lifelessons and humanity they portray. The leading online resource for value information on art, antiques and collectibles gathered from 350 data sources.
The first volume was written in 1904 and the series was rewrittenupdated in the. The bobbsey twins series in order laura lee hope fictiondb. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Came across several old drew and bobbsey twin books. Vtg hb book bobsey twins bobbsey 1954 in the country at the seashore hope lot. 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. Some of the earlier bobbsey twin books would see the twins set going from eight and four in the first book, then nearly nine and almost five then eventually the older twins. Jan 05, 2017 14 bobbsey twin books publishing dates from 1916,1917,1922,up to the latest is 1947 no dust jackets antique expert. While they are looking for driftwood and clams on the shore, the discover a mysterious message in a bottle. The bobbsey twins were a very popular childrens novel series in the early and midtwentieth century written by author laura lee hope.
Buy the bobbsey twins in the country by laura lee hope online at alibris. Most of the time, the books with her name were written by howard r. My grandpa has about 1400 bobbsey twin books that he wants me to sell unsolved self. I certainly remember reading the bobbsey twin books. Bobbsey twins complete series set, 112 hardcover 1 feb 2007. The complete series list for the bobbsey twins laura lee hope. A bobbsey twins vintage book collection, consisting of nine vintage books. Worthpoint digital library a collection of more than 4,600 articles and. Adventure and mystery follow the bobbsey twins while they are on their trip to ocean cliff. Nan bobbsey has dark hair and dark eyes, as does her twin, bert. Very old bobbsey twins book titled at the circus by laura lee hope. Authorship for this series may be determined from primary documents in the nancy axelrad papers within the beinecke collection at yale university and the stratemeyer. Before the 1930s, there werent any books with teenage heroines who chased villains down dark alleys, says jenn fisher, author of clues for real life. The first book, the bobbsey twins, was published in 1904 by the mershon company.
The first book was published in 1904 and new volumes were added as late as 1992. Make offer the bobbsey twins lot of 3 vintage books hardcover laura lee hope. I dont think the bobbsey twins fall into that category. The bobbsey twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, quantify the stratemeyer syndicates longestrunning series of american childrens novels, penned under the pseudonym laura lee hope. Jun 18, 2009 the bobbsey twins first editions the bobbsey twins series was one of the most popular 20th century series of books for small children. Bobbsey twins fictitious characters juvenile fiction subject. Nan and bert, who were twelve years old, and flossie and freddie, who were six. The classic wit and wisdom of nancy drew and president of the fan site. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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. See more ideas about twins, childrens books and vintage childrens books.
Laura lee hope was born sort of in 1904, when the pseudonym was first used for the first volume of the bobbsey twins. The very term bobbsey twins has become a kind of slang abbreviation for earnest wholesomeness and dogooder duos. Growing up in the 80s90s, it was one of my favorite series to read and collect. 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. They were my mothers and she will be turning 90 this year.
Except for the mershon and chattertonpeck books, bobbsey twins books are generally worth very little since few people are interested in them. The bobbsey twins series is probably the longestrunning juvenile book series of all time. They are formulaic and trite and yeah, i read several when i was a kid, too. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Bobbsey twins in country abebooks shop for books, art. Very collectible first edition copy of this 1923 bobbsey twin book by laura lee hope. The bobbsey twins books, vintage childrens books, childhood. More than likely, its worth very little due to the fact that the bobbsey twins. The books related the adventures of the children of the middleclass bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins. Bert and nan, who were 12 years old, and flossie and freddie, who were six. It has been a dream of mine for years to create a guide for collecting the bobbsey twins books.
The books were first published in 1904 and ended its run after many restarts in 1992. The books contain some sweet stories that have lessons in them applicable to life in todays world. Bobbsey twins complete series set, 112 hardcover 1 feb 2007 by laura hope author 4. The bobbsey twins at the seashore by hope, laura lee. Bobbsey twins complete series set, 112 hardcover 2007.
To keep me still, my parents gave me all the bobbsey twin books and a couple of heidi books. The bobbsey twins at school by laura lee hope free ebook. When their cousins prized bull goes missing, the twins search for clues to find the bull and catch the thieves. 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. The bobbsey twins adventure in the country bobbsey twins, no. I think there are booksliterary booksthat display the attitudes of their time and are worth reading yet because of the lifelessons and humanity they portray. My grandpa has about 1400 bobbsey twin books that he wants. Bobbsey twins yet another terrific series from our. My siblings didnt love reading like i did so they thought i got cheated on my christmas present with no toys. Usually these two are best friends and make it known to everyone that they are. Browning of pages which is not unusual for a book almost 100 years old. See the complete original bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published. New listing lot of 2 vintage hb bobbsey twins books mystery snow lodge adventure. The bobbsey twins by laura lee hope, paperback barnes. Nov 10, 2009 i came across this blog today as i am looking to sell my series of bobbsey twin books. My grandpa has about 1400 bobbsey twin books that he wants me. This anthology of over a dozen books in the bobbsey twins series with an active table of contents. Nearly a century old, it was mainly produced by the stratemeyer syndicate, a company founded by edward stratemeyer 18631930 in 1905 to develop series books and offer them to publishers the first bobbsey twins title, the bobbsey twins. Some of the earlier bobbsey twin books would see the twins set going from eight and four in the first book, then nearly nine and almost five then eventually the older twins skipped up to 12 while the younger pair were six. Renaissance through contemporary replied 2 years ago. In fact, i still have all of them as well as all my nancy drew books. 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. Vintage the bobbsey twins book at the circus 1932 ebay. The earlier books seemed to be a place where stratemeyer honed his craft. May, 2016 the earlier books seemed to be a place where stratemeyer honed his craft.
Bobbsey twins yet another terrific series from our childhoods. 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. Value of following books, in fair condition the bobbsey twins series 1941 bobbsey twins at school, bobbsey twins at snow lodge 1943 bobbsey twins on a houseboat, bobbsey twins at meadowbrook 1944 bobb read more. Nearly a century old, it was mainly produced by the stratemeyer syndicate, a company founded by edward stratemeyer 18631930 in 1905 to develop series books and offer them to publishers. This one, however, is one of the original stories written in the early 1900s. Here is a set of 25 bobbsey twins vintage books in excellent condition. Unfollow bobbsey twins books 1950 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Laura lee hope was a house name and stratemeyer syndicate hired multiple authors to write the books. Unfollow bobbsey twin books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. She is not a real person, and in fact, quite often was a man. This is the original series, written from 19041979. The bobbsey twins is probably the series with the longest run of publication. The bobbsey twins on a houseboat is the sixth novel in the bobbsey twins series, which was released in the year 1915.
Growing up in the 80s90s, it was one of my favorite series to. Merry days indoors and out, the bobbsey twins in the country, the bobbsey twins at the seashore, and several more. I have 20 bobbsey twins book dating from 1915 to 1929 with. Two people that are attached at the hip and are in love with each other. The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published from 1987 through 1992. I also have a series of zane grey books published in 1917 and up. More than likely, its worth very little due to the fact that the bobbsey twins are not a very collectable series. It is definitely worth taking a second look at bobbsey twins books to make sure that none of them are these early books. 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. Our awardwinning worthopedia the ultimate online price guide with more than 485 million sold for prices with item details and images.
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