The names were also generally changed, as names like the bobbsey twins in the country and the bobbsey twins at the seashore might be accurate, but werent particularly attentiongrabbing. Bobbsey twins books i knew these books inside and out. Bobbsey twins books i had so many happy hour spent with freddie, flossie, nan and bert i still have about 20 of these books in the attic. Bert and nan, who were 12 years old, and flossie and freddie, who were six. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Laura lee hope is a pseudonym used by the stratemeyer syndicate for the bobbsey twins and several other series of childrens novels. The bobbsey twins tales recount the adventures of the bobbseys, a family blessed with two sets of fraternal twins. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves.
Actual writers taking up the pen of laura lee hope include edward stratemeyer, howard and lilian garis, elizabeth ward, harriet stratemeyer adams, andrew e. Book cover is present, but the top portion of the spine cover is missing and torn. The bobbsey twins at school wikisource, the free library. Harriet stratemeyer adams and nancy axelrad her personal assistant at the time took an eclipse cruise but, when they returned, the publisher was more interested in a new bobbsey title.
The bobbsey twins was the longestrunning childrens book series in the twentieth century. The bobbsey twins at snow lodge 19 hardcover author. May 08, 2019 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 bobbsey twins at home 1945 bobbsey twins in a great city 1949 bobbsey twins at cedar camp 1950 bobbsey twins at the seashore, bobbsey twins in the. Bobbsey twins complete series set, 112 laura lee hope on. The bobbsey twins adventure in washington bobbsey twins, no. Very collectible first edition copy of this 1923 bobbsey twin book by laura lee hope. Laura leemini librarylibrary cardliterature bookschildhood daysmystery booksreading levelsvintage.
The outdoor girls at rainbow lake 19 by laura lee hope. The first book was published in 1904 and new volumes were added as late as 1992. Its first day, the most valuable statue of the museum goes missing. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable. The bobbsey twins at school, written by lilian garis under the laura lee hope pseudonym, is the fourth book in the longrunning childrens novel series produced by the stratemeyer syndicate. The complete series list for the bobbsey twins laura lee hope.
Their stay with their aunt, uncle and cousins on their farm in meadow brook is filled with. The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published from 1987 through 1992. The second book in the bobbsey twins series finds the two sets of twins experiencing life in the country during the first part of their summer vacation from school. More editions of the bobbsey twins at school, book 4, newly released original version. Bobbsey twins the bobbsey twins in a great city bobbsey. Isbn 97814373851 97814373851 hardcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2008. The bobbsey twins at school is the fourth novel in the bobbsey twins series, which was released in the year 19.
Value of following books, in fair condition the bobbsey twins. Unfollow books bobbsey twins to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bobbsey twins formats mershon was the first publisher of the bobbsey twins series and according to james keeline, the book was a poor seller which means that few copies exist. Bobbsey twins in country by laura lee hope, first edition. Items similar to the bobbsey twins of lakeport, laura lee hope, vintage childrens book, 1961. If a book is printed in the same format as it was originally, than it is a first edition first state. 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. 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. Mar 12, 2020 the original bobbsey twins book series by multiple authors includes books the bobbsey twins. Mar 21, 2016 explore 123gardenings board bobbsey twin books on. The bobbsey twins of lakeport by laura lee hope goodreads. From 1904 to 1992, over one hundred volumes about the two sets of bobbsey twins appeared. Of all the stratemeyer syndicate series which include the hardy boys and nancy drew, the bobbsey twins books are probably the most escapist. Uncut paper doll book with dolls on the front and back covers.
More than likely, its worth very little due to the fact that the bobbsey twins are not a very collectable series. Jump to navigation jump to search yet another terrific series from our childhoods. The fun adventures and intriguing mysteries of the bobbsey twins can be found in a series of 72 childrens novels. The bobbsey books consisted of two sets of fraternal twins. The series won a large audience among children not quite ready for the hardy boys see entry under 1920sprint culture in volume 2 or nancy drew see entry under 1930sprint culture in. Notice that the sellers book does have mershon on the spine. The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published. A presumed first edition of the bobbsey twins at school new york. I have 20 bobbsey twins book dating from 1915 to 1929 with.
The bobbsey twins are going on vacation to new york. Their adventures often involve solving a mystery, and take them to many locations in the united states and overseas. The original bobbsey twins book series by multiple authors includes books the bobbsey twins. The bobbsey twins at school, book 4, newly released original version. The bobbsey familys lifestyle progresses accordingly to the year each book was written horsedrawn carriages become automobiles, etc. The bobbsey twins at school is the original version of this book from 19. This book picks up where the previous one left off. Bobbsey twins article about bobbsey twins by the free. 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. This can clearly be seen in the photo at the bottom of the description. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The bobbsey are off to spend the winter in the great city. The reason you have to look at all the book lists is because you may have different dates for different series.
Their stay with their aunt, uncle and cousins on their farm in meadow brook is filled with new adventures for the city bobbseys. They are looking for a mans longlost brother and sister. The bobbsey twins seriesthe bobbsey twins was the longestrunning childrens book series in the twentieth century. The bobbsey twins at school by laura lee hope free ebook. Value of old bobbsey twins books passionate for artistry. The secret at the seashore the bobbsey twins book 3. The bobbsey twins by laura lee hope, paperback barnes. For example, if you have a copy of the bobbsey twins at school, and it lists to a book that was printed in 1927, you cannot have a 1st edition, because the 1st edition was printed in 19.
Meet the bobbsey twins two sets of twins in a single family. The outdoor girls at rainbow lake wikisource, the free online library. The first volume was written in 1904 and the series was rewrittenupdated in the. Join the two sets of twins as they go on wild adventures and solve intriguing mysteries. Bobbsey twins, fictional characters, two sets of fraternal twinsthe older pair named bert and nan, the younger freddie and flossiewho are featured in an extended series of childrens books by american author laura lee hope a collective pseudonym for many writers, including harriet s. And we are told that no matter the jeopardy in which dave and clete are placed, as clete is fond of saying, the bobbsey twins from homicide are forever. Find great deals on ebay for bobbsey twins books and bobbsey twins books lot. 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. In this volume, the twins find plenty of funand a little bit of troubleright in their own backyard. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Nov 10, 2009 bobbsey twins formats mershon was the first publisher of the bobbsey twins series and according to james keeline, the book was a poor seller which means that few copies exist. A great story demonstrating that nothing is impossible and to never give up. The bobbsey twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, quantify the. The bobbsey twins series is probably the longestrunning juvenile book series of all time. The bobbsey twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, the stratemeyer syndicates longestrunning series of american childrens novels, penned under the pseudonym laura lee hope. See the complete original bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. My first book series and i loved following the many adventures of young twins freddie and flossie, and older twins bert and nan. Unfollow bobbsey twins books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The bobbsey twins at school wikisource, the free online. Be the first to ask a question about the bobbsey twins of lakeport. The bobbsey twins series in order laura lee hope fictiondb. Their friendship goes back more than three decades. The bobbsey twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, the stratemeyer syndicates longestrunning series of american children novels, penned under the pseudonym laura lee hope.
Available for the first time in one complete collection only at. The books concern the everyday antics and mischief children get into as they grow. This light green cloth bound hardcover features a color illustration label on the front cover, and. The series won a large audience among children not quite ready for the hardy boys see entry under 1920sprint. The first of 72 books were published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published from 1987 through 1992. Bert is picked to help the principal of the school run a small museum in the school. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Garis 1873 1954 the second book in the bobbsey twins series finds the two sets of twins experiencing life in the country during the first part of their summer vacation from school. The bobbsey twins at school by laura lee hope librarything.
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