The Secret Quest (A Judy Bolton Mystery)

Book #33 in the original Judy Bolton YA mystery series & the last title issued with a DJ! This is a true FIRST EDITION, first printing from 1962, (listing to Self in front matter & on back DJ flap, self-summary on front DJ flap), a hardcover with the original rust tweed cloth-covered boards & newer version of the "haunted house" endpapers, in 174 pages with plain frontispiece & internal illustrations by Pelagie Doane (unattributed). Book is unusual in that there is no front symbol nor any markings on spine. Condition is VG, marred only by a discolored spot to top outside page edges, a tiny spot to lower fore edge that runs onto rear free endpaper. Else, completely clean, binding is strong & square, hinges secure. Pages creamy white & unmarked. Small area of discoloration to ffep top outer corner. Mild rubbing to extremities & corner bumping. The unclipped DJ (listing to VB#13 on back cover) is Good+: bright & colorful but with rubbing to extremities & chipping to same, heaviest at both ends of spine. Beautifully protected in new mylar cover FREE! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

Year: 1962

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

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Country: United States