{"product_id":"bobbsey-twins-greek-hat-mystery-1965-1st-uk-ed-laura-lee-hope-hardcover","title":"Bobbsey Twins Greek Hat Mystery 1965 1st UK Ed Laura Lee Hope Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: The Bobbsey Twins and the Greek Hat Mystery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Laura Lee Hope\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: World Distributors (Manchester) Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublication Place: Manchester, England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear: 1965\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition: First UK Edition \/ First British Edition (First Thus)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal US Edition: Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap, New York, 1964\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBinding: Tan illustrated cloth-style boards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted: Hungary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenre: Children’s Fiction \/ Mystery \/ Adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries: The Bobbsey Twins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrations: Black-and-white illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust Jacket: None present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in America by Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap in 1964, this British edition was issued by World Distributors (Manchester) Limited in 1965, pursuant to agreement with Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lovely addition to a Bobbsey Twins collection, vintage children’s library or nostalgic book display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – please refer to the detailed description and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1965 First UK Edition showing age and wear consistent with a children’s book now over 60 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original illustrated tan\/brown hardcover binding remains attractive and distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* General rubbing, scuffing and marks to the boards from age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Wear, bumping and some fraying to the spine ends and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Spine lettering remains clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Page edges have age-toned considerably, as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Internal pages show general age toning and occasional minor marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Endpapers show age toning and some marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding remains intact, with visible age-related wear around the internal hinges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Black-and-white illustrations remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Copyright page clearly states © MCMLXV (1965) and identifies World Distributors (Manchester) Limited as the British publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Published pursuant to agreement with Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap Inc., New York, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Printed in Hungary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No dust jacket is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, a charming and increasingly uncommon First UK Edition with plenty of genuine vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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