Find great deals on ebay for books bobbsey twins and bobbsey twins books lot. From 1904 to 1992, over one hundred volumes about the two sets of bobbsey twins appeared. Their adventures often involve solving a mystery, and take them to many locations in the united states and overseas. Browning of pages which is not unusual for a book almost 100 years old. Keep in mind that anyone can place any price on an item on ebaythat doesnt have anything to do with its actual value if it doesnt sell. The bobbsey twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, the longestrunning series of childrens novles.
This book follows flossie and freddie, six years old, as well as nan and bert, twelve years old. 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. They are two pairs of audacious twins during an entire school year. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Also i have a set of the bobbsey twins book the original series. Very collectible first edition copy of this 1923 bobbsey twin book by laura lee hope. Here is a set of 25 bobbsey twins vintage books in excellent condition. If you collect the bobbsey twins, then you probably already know that the series is not very collectable unfortunately. Bobbsey twins in country by laura lee hope, first edition. 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. The reason you have to look at all the book lists is because you may have different dates for different series. When their cousins prized bull goes missing, the twins search for clues to find the bull and catch the thieves. You can complete a collection very inexpensively if youre not picky about formats. The bobbsey twins in the country the original bobbsey 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. The bobbsey twins at snow lodge stratemeyer syndicate pseudonym laura lee hope, title number 5 showing a popular hardcover dust jacket featuring the younger set of twins, freddie and flossie, age the other set of twins are bert and nan, age. Merry days indoors and out, the bobbsey twins in the country, the bobbsey twins at the seashore, and several more. Original bobbsey twins series by laura lee hope goodreads.
Here is the original series, and here is the second series. The mother, mary referred to at least once as edith. The nook book ebook of the bobbsey twins the bobbsey. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The term bobbsey twins is taken from a childrens series of books published from 1904 through 1992, written under the pen name laura lee hope. 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. The 75th anniversary commemorative editions of the bobbsey twins, the bobbsey twins in the country, and the bobbsey twins at the seashore, all in a classic, decorated boxed set. The bobbsey twins wikisource, the free online library.
The secret at the seashore by laura lee hope, the bobbsey twins of lakeport by laura lee hope, the bobbsey twins and the. Merry days indoors and out took place over the course of a school year, with nan and bert described as eight years old and freddie and flossie four. The bobbsey twins series in order laura lee hope fictiondb. The bobbsey twins at school by laura lee hope project gutenberg. 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 new bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
The bobbsey twins book series by laura lee hope includes books bobbsey twins. The project gutenberg ebook, the bobbsey twins, by laura lee hope this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The original bobbsey twins book series by multiple authors includes books the bobbsey twins. May 08, 2019 also i have a set of the bobbsey twins book the original series starting in 1904. The books related the adventures of the children of the middleclass bobbsey family, which included two sets of mixedgender fraternal twins. 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. See more ideas about twins, books and childrens books. Grossettwraparounddj the bobbsey twins collectors guide. 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. Bobbsey twins complete series set, 112 by laura lee hope.
The project gutenberg ebook of the bobbsey twins, by laura. Im in my 70s and while that bobbsey twins dont hold the same allure as they did when i was 7 and saving my allowance so i could buy another volume, one of these days when i have a cold or the flu ill snuggle up on the couch and sniff and sip tea and read the adventures of the bobbsey twins to my dogs my kids read the stories 35 or 40 years ago and loved them too. The bobbsey twins was the longestrunning childrens book series in the twentieth century. New listing meet the bobbsey twins book 3 mystery stories laura. There is a few fading issues, a binding or two thats. The bobbsey twins of lakeport is the first novel in the bobbsey twins series, which was released in the year 1904. The three matching volumes are bound in green with laura lee hopes signature in gold on the front covers and gold title decoration on the spines. The books chronicled the lives of the bobbsey family, including two sets of fraternal twins, ages twelve and six. For the most part they are in good condition for being over 100 years old. The first of the 72 books of the bobbsey twins series was published in 1904, the last in 1979. The bobbsey twins 75th anniversary commemorative editions. We called them the bobbsey twins, because they always had the same opinions. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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.
The complete series list for the bobbsey twins laura lee hope. In addition, i have seven 7 of her doctor dolittle books. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. This can clearly be seen in the photo at the bottom of the description. The series won a large audience among children not quite ready for the hardy boys see entry under 1920sprint.
Bobbsey twins complete series set, 112 laura lee hope on. The term bobbsey twins refers to two people who are inseparable, who are often seen together and look alike and act alike. The first volume was written in 1904 and the series was rewrittenupdated in the. Bert and nan, who where 12 years old, and flossie and freddie, who where six. The bobbsey twins, or merry days indoors and out, book 1, newly released original version. Book cover is present, but the top portion of the spine cover is missing and torn. This is the original series, written from 19041979. The bobbsey twins i was given a complete set by my grandmother, which began my love of reading and books. For the most part they are in good condition for being over 100 year read more. The bobbsey twins in and out the original bobbsey twins. The bobbsey twins by laura lee hope, paperback barnes. The bobbsey twins hardcover books lot of 23 laura lee hope purple cover. This page is meant to help identify and date what you have, plus open up your mind to what is out there for the bobbsey twins collector.
Value of following books, in fair condition the bobbsey twins. Bert and nan, slim, browneyed, straighthaired brunette, the older of two sets of fraternal twins. 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. Bobbsey twins the bobbsey twins in the country bobbsey twins series #2. Dec 28, 2005 the project gutenberg ebook, the bobbsey twins, by laura lee hope this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Notice that the sellers book does have mershon on the spine. New listing bobbsey twins book lot 2 hardcover childrens vintage series by laura lee hope.
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. See the complete original bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The books related the adventures of the children of the middleclass bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins. Bobbsey twins books i knew these books inside and out. More than likely, its worth very little due to the fact that the bobbsey twins are not a very collectable series. 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. Wonderful winter secret is by far the hardest to find copy with its wraparound dust jacket, and is truly rare. Bobbsey twins definition, two people who are often together or seem to resemble each other, as in appearance or actions. The second book, the bobbsey twins in the country is set at the beginning of the following summer. See the complete original bobbsey twins series book list in order, box sets or. 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 complete series set, 112 hardcover 2007 by laura lee hope author.
Flossie and freddie were their younger sibling twins 4 years younger. The second book, the bobbsey twins in the country is set at the beginning. Join the two sets of twins as they go on wild adventures and solve intriguing. 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. The earlier artwork was very attractive, but unfortunately in my opinion the later artwork stylized, 1960s style was poor quality crapbut at least it gave each book the value of having its own artwork.
Also i have a set of the bobbsey twins book the original series starting in 1904. The bobbsey twins seriesthe bobbsey twins was the longestrunning childrens book series in the twentieth century. The bobbsey twins in the country vintage childrens hardcover laura lee hope. 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. 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. New listing the bobbsey twins hard cover set classic edition books 110 missing book 5. Value of following books, in fair condition the bobbsey. The bobbsey twins set of 25 vintage hardcover laura lee hope on. The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate. I have sixteen 16 of my mothers bobsey twins books which i would classify as being in average, fair, and poor condition. This was the first bobbsey twins book i read to my two oldest sons. Also i have a set of the bobbsey twins book the original. Unless what you have is a scarce or rare printing, there will probably be examples of real current value, represented in ebays ended auctions.
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