The Quest of the Missing Map

"I have a theory that every mystery can be solved if one is persistent enough." — Nancy Drew

Basic Book Details

• Full Title: The Quest of the Missing Map (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #19)
• Publication Year: 1969 (Yellow Spine Picture Cover)
• Copyright Years: 1942, 1969 (Revised Edition)
• ISBN: 0-448-09519-X
• Total Page Count: 178 pages (20-chapter format)
• Endpaper Design: Black and White Multi-Scene Endpapers (Standard for 1969–1981 yellow spine editions)
• Cover Artist: Rudy Nappi
• Original Language: English
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

Authorship Information

• Credited Author: Carolyn Keene
• Actual Ghostwriter: Walter Karig (Original); Harriet Stratemeyer Adams (1969 revision)
• Notable Information: This 1969 edition contains the Revised Text. Harriet Adams modernized the story, updating cultural references and condensing the narrative from 25 chapters to 20.

Story Synopsis

Nancy Drew embarks on an exotic adventure when her father, attorney Carson Drew, asks her to return a valuable Chinese artifact to its rightful owner. This simple errand quickly transforms into a dangerous treasure hunt when Nancy discovers that the artifact is connected to an ancient map that has been torn into pieces and scattered.

The stakes rise as Nancy must evade cunning thieves who will stop at nothing to claim the treasure for themselves. From mysterious strangers following their every move to cryptic clues hidden in unexpected places, Nancy uses her sharp detective skills to piece together the puzzle and navigate treacherous situations.

This 1969 printing belongs to the Revised Text Era, featuring the iconic yellow spine and the picture printed directly on the boards. The back cover features Nancy Drew looking through a magnifying glass in the upper right corner. Reference: series-books.com.

Collector's Q&A

Is this the original 1942 text or the revised version?
This is the 1969 revised edition, featuring the condensed 20-chapter format and six interior illustrations. The original 1942 text by Walter Karig contained 25 chapters and only a frontispiece illustration.

How can I identify a 1970s printing of this book?
While this 1969 edition established the format, 1970s printings are often identified by the presence of a Nancy Drew Cookbook advertisement on the back cover. This book features the standard magnifying glass logo.

Is GoFigment Legit?
Absolutely! GoFigment is a small business founded by a lifelong collector. Every Nancy Drew volume is personally sourced, authenticated, and handled with the reverence it deserves. We understand the importance of condition because we are collectors ourselves.

Physical Condition & Seller Notes

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