Bobbsey Twins Greek Hat Mystery 1965 1st UK Ed Laura Lee Hope Hardcover

Key Details

Title: The Bobbsey Twins and the Greek Hat Mystery

Author: Laura Lee Hope

Publisher: World Distributors (Manchester) Limited

Publication Place: Manchester, England

Year: 1965

Edition: First UK Edition / First British Edition (First Thus)

Original US Edition: Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1964

Format: Hardcover

Binding: Tan illustrated cloth-style boards

Printed: Hungary

Language: English

Genre: Children’s Fiction / Mystery / Adventure

Series: The Bobbsey Twins

Illustrations: Black-and-white illustrations

Dust Jacket: None present

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Mini Story or Hook

A wonderfully nostalgic first UK edition of The Bobbsey Twins and the Greek Hat Mystery, from one of the longest-running children’s adventure series of the 20th century.

Originally published in America by Grosset & Dunlap in 1964, this British edition was issued by World Distributors (Manchester) Limited in 1965, pursuant to agreement with Grosset & Dunlap.

Featuring its charming original tan illustrated binding showing the four Bobbsey children and their dog, this is an appealing survivor from the classic era of children’s mystery and adventure books.

A lovely addition to a Bobbsey Twins collection, vintage children’s library or nostalgic book display.

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Condition

Condition: Good vintage condition – please refer to the detailed description and photographs.

This is an original 1965 First UK Edition showing age and wear consistent with a children’s book now over 60 years old.

* Original illustrated tan/brown hardcover binding remains attractive and distinctive.

* General rubbing, scuffing and marks to the boards from age and use.

* Wear, bumping and some fraying to the spine ends and corners.

* Spine lettering remains clearly legible.

* Page edges have age-toned considerably, as expected.

* Internal pages show general age toning and occasional minor marks.

* Endpapers show age toning and some marks.

* Binding remains intact, with visible age-related wear around the internal hinges.

* Black-and-white illustrations remain present.

* Copyright page clearly states © MCMLXV (1965) and identifies World Distributors (Manchester) Limited as the British publisher.

* Published pursuant to agreement with Grosset & Dunlap Inc., New York, USA.

* Printed in Hungary.

* No dust jacket is present.

Overall, a charming and increasingly uncommon First UK Edition with plenty of genuine vintage character.

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