They were my mothers and she will be turning 90 this year. I dont think the bobbsey twins fall into that category. Came across several old drew and bobbsey twin books. The complete series list for the bobbsey twins laura lee hope. A bobbsey twins vintage book collection, consisting of nine vintage books. The first volume was written in 1904 and the series was rewrittenupdated in the. See the complete new bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. They made the later books, as well as later editions, take place in a part of chronological stasis, making the younger twins always six and the older twins twelve.
Bobbsey twins in country abebooks shop for books, art. Growing up in the 80s90s, it was one of my favorite series to read and collect. That year i then continued through the entire series and really enjoyed it. Bobbsey twins fictitious characters juvenile fiction subject. Nan and bert, who were twelve years old, and flossie and freddie, who were six. 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. Their adventures often involve solving a mystery, and take them to many locations in the united states and overseas.
Bobbsey twins complete series set, 112 hardcover 2007. They are formulaic and trite and yeah, i read several when i was a kid, too. Very old bobbsey twins book titled at the circus by laura lee hope. 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. This anthology of over a dozen books in the bobbsey twins series with an active table of contents. Laura lee hope was born sort of in 1904, when the pseudonym was first used for the first volume of the bobbsey twins. The first book was published in 1904 and new volumes were added as late as 1992. Jan 05, 2017 14 bobbsey twin books publishing dates from 1916,1917,1922,up to the latest is 1947 no dust jackets antique expert.
The bobbsey twins adventure in the country bobbsey twins, no. Bobbsey twins complete series set, 112 hardcover 1 feb 2007 by laura hope author 4. 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. Very collectible first edition copy of this 1923 bobbsey twin book by laura lee hope. The bobbsey twins books, vintage childrens books, childhood. The books were first published in 1904 and ended its run after many restarts in 1992. Buy the bobbsey twins in the country by laura lee hope online at alibris. The classic wit and wisdom of nancy drew and president of the fan site. The bobbsey twins in the country by laura lee hope alibris.
The bobbsey twins were a very popular childrens novel series in the early and midtwentieth century written by author laura lee hope. I have 20 bobbsey twins book dating from 1915 to 1929 with. I certainly remember reading the bobbsey twin books. The bobbsey twins hardcover books 19401950s lot of 7. Here is a set of 25 bobbsey twins vintage books in excellent condition. 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. Except for the mershon and chattertonpeck books, bobbsey twins books are generally worth very little since few people are interested in them. Nan bobbsey has dark hair and dark eyes, as does her twin, bert. The bobbsey twins series was one of the most popular 20th century series of books for small children. Freddie bobbsey has blue eyes and blond hair, as does his twin sister, flossie. May, 2016 the earlier books seemed to be a place where stratemeyer honed his craft. Except for the mershon and chattertonpeck books, bobbsey twins books are generally worth very little since few people are interested in. I have always heard that these early bobbsey twins books are very valuable. Great deals on one book or all books in the series.
Worthpoint digital library a collection of more than 4,600 articles and. The bobbsey twins by laura lee hope, paperback barnes. 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. 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. My grandpa has about 1400 bobbsey twin books that he wants.
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. 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. 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. New listing lot of 2 vintage hb bobbsey twins books mystery snow lodge adventure. 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. To keep me still, my parents gave me all the bobbsey twin books and a couple of heidi books. Nov 10, 2009 i came across this blog today as i am looking to sell my series of bobbsey twin books. 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. Merry days indoors and out, the bobbsey twins in the country, the bobbsey twins at the seashore, and several more. The bobbsey twins on a houseboat is the sixth novel in the bobbsey twins series, which was released in the year 1915.
More than likely, its worth very little due to the fact that the bobbsey twins. The bobbsey twin books were a classic when i was young, in the 1960s. The bobbsey twins at the seashore by hope, laura lee. The books contain some sweet stories that have lessons in them applicable to life in todays world. I also have a series of zane grey books published in 1917 and up. Two people that are attached at the hip and are in love with each other. Browning of pages which is not unusual for a book almost 100 years old. Bert and nan, who were 12 years old, and flossie and freddie, who were six. 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. Unfollow bobbsey twin books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My grandpa has about 1400 bobbsey twin books that he wants me. The bobbsey twins at the seashore is the third novel in the bobbsey twins series, which was released in the year 1907. The books related the adventures of the children of the uppermiddleclass bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins.
This one, however, is one of the original stories written in the early 1900s. Bobbsey twins series by laura hope nook book ebook. 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 at school by laura lee hope free ebook. Unfollow bobbsey twins books 1950 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Vtg hb book bobsey twins bobbsey 1954 in the country at the seashore hope lot. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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. The very term bobbsey twins has become a kind of slang abbreviation for earnest wholesomeness and dogooder duos. Book cover is present, but the top portion of the spine cover is missing and torn. It has been a dream of mine for years to create a guide for collecting the bobbsey twins books. The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published. Usually these two are best friends and make it known to everyone that they are. The bobbsey twins series is probably the longestrunning juvenile book series of all time. 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. Bobbsey twins yet another terrific series from our. Bobbsey twins definition, two people who are often together or seem to resemble each other, as in appearance or actions. The first book, the bobbsey twins, was published in 1904 by the mershon company. When their cousins prized bull goes missing, the twins search for clues to find the bull and catch the thieves.
Bobbsey twins complete series set, 112 hardcover 1 feb 2007. Adventure and mystery follow the bobbsey twins while they are on their trip to ocean cliff. See the complete original bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Make offer the bobbsey twins lot of 3 vintage books hardcover laura lee hope. I came across this blog today as i am looking to sell my series of bobbsey twin books. See more ideas about twins, childrens books and vintage childrens books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Our awardwinning worthopedia the ultimate online price guide with more than 485 million sold for prices with item details and images. 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. Renaissance through contemporary replied 2 years ago. 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. The first nancy drew book, 1930s the secret of the old clock, was ghostwritten by mildred wirt, who penned 23 nancy drew titles as carolyn. Growing up in the 80s90s, it was one of my favorite series to.
In fact, i still have all of them as well as all my nancy drew 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. Vintage the bobbsey twins book at the circus 1932 ebay. 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. Bobbsey twins yet another terrific series from our childhoods. This is the original series, written from 19041979. She is not a real person, and in fact, quite often was a man. More than likely, its worth very little due to the fact that the bobbsey twins are not a very collectable series. The earlier books seemed to be a place where stratemeyer honed his craft. Laura lee hope was a house name and stratemeyer syndicate hired multiple authors to write the books. The bobbsey twins at snow lodge kindle edition by hope. The bobbsey twins exist as protagonists in statemeyer syndicates longestrunning series of childrens books.
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