ADDITIONAL TITLES ADDED! Select your favorite vintage Hardy Boys mystery from this set of 1970s and 1980s books in nice condition. The colors on the midcentury-style covers are still vibrant, and the bindings are sturdy. The number of chapters and style of end papers is noted in each individual description below. The books have slight shelf wear to the edges as shown. They would be a great addition to any collection. Specifics about individual books are as follows. If you would like more information or photos for any of the books, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Flickering Torch Mystery Black and white multi-scene endpapers Features a groovy cover illustration updated for 1961 Illustrated 20 chapters The cover lists to The Clue of the Hissing Serpent and the Hardy Boys Detective Handbook Slight darkening to front endpapers along spine. There is a 1977 gift inscription opposite the summary page; otherwise the pages are clean The Haunted Fort Black and white multi-scene endpapers (one at the back is missing) Illustrated 20 chapters The cover lists to The Witchmaster’s Key and the Hardy Boys Detective Book Mid 1970s printing Previous owner’s name is written neatly on front and back end papers, otherwise the pages are clean but lightly toned. One back end paper is missing, and the top of the the text block, which is dark blue, has a water mark (priced accordingly). Minor shelf wear at top and bottom of covers and spine. Some scuffing to back cover. The House on the Cliff Brown and white multi-scene endpapers Illustrated 20 chapters The cover lists to Mystery of the Desert Giant. There is a gray smudge on the front cover, clean pages, slight fading to the back and spine. The Missing Chums Black and white multi-scene endpapers Illustrated 20 chapters The cover lists to The Witchmaster’s Key and the Hardy Boys Detective Handbook. There is a black dot visible on the bottom edge of the pages when the book is closed. Otherwise the pages are clean. There is a small area of discoloration at the top of the back endpapers, I think from the glue between the paper and the cover when the book was manufactured. The Mystery of Cabin Island Black and white cameo endpapers Illustrated 20 chapters The back cover lists to The Sting of the Scorpion and the Hardy Boys Detective Handbook. Stated 1985 printing UPC barcode printed on the bottom of the back cover Faint scratch at the top of the back cover, but clean pages The Phantom Freighter Black and white cameo endpapers Illustrated 20 chapters Cover lists to The Sting of the Scorpion and Hardy Boys Detective Handbook There is a small scuff at the top and bottom of the front cover as if it has been pressed up against something in a bookshelf. The back cover has a divot in the middle and a small scratch at the side. The pages are clean. Secret of the Old Mill Black and white cameo end papers Illustrated 20 chapters The cover lists to The Sting of the Scorpion and the Hardy Boys Detective Handbook. Minor age spotting to spine. Inside pages are clean. Secret of Skull Mountain Black and white cameo end papers Illustrated 20 chapters The cover lists to The Sting of the Scorpion and the Hardy Boys Detective Handbook. UPC barcode printed at the bottom of the back cover. Clean pages. Short-Wave Mystery Orignal text Brown multi-scene endpapers Illustrated frontispiece 25 chapters Cover lists to Mystery of the Desert Giant There is a code and price (89 cents!) stamped on the fly leaf. Otherwise the pages are clean. The Tower Treasure Black and white cameo end papers Illustrated 20 chapters The cover lists to The Sting of the Scorpion and the Hardy Boys Detective Handbook. Light scuffing to the spine. Inside pages are clean. UPC barcode printed at the bottom of the back cover. Clean pages. DETAILS By Franklin W. Dixon Illustrated Grosset and Dunlap Printed 1970s and 1980s Hardcover Blue spines with matte picture covers End paper styles vary as noted Approx. 5 x 7 1/2 inches Vintage, pre-owned WANT TO SEE MORE? You can view other mysteries and all my vintage children’s books and ephemera at https://www.etsy.com/shop/rhymeandreasonbooks. SAVE ON SHIPPING If you’re buying multiple items from my shop in one order, I’ll be happy to combine the shipping charges upon request and refund any overages back to your account. BUY SOMETHING GREAT; DO SOMETHING GREATER! A portion of all purchases helps to support children’s literacy. STAY IN TOUCH Favorite my shop to learn about sales and new arrivals on your Etsy homepage.
