{"product_id":"19-the-quest-of-the-missing-map-nancy-drew-mystery-books-1942-1970","title":"19 The Quest of the Missing Map Nancy Drew Mystery Books 1942\/1969","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe Quest of the Missing Map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I have a theory that every mystery can be solved if one is persistent enough.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nancy Drew\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eBasic Book Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Quest of the Missing Map (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #19)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969 (Yellow Spine Picture Cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1942, 1969 (Revised Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-448-09519-X\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Page Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 178 pages (20-chapter format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndpaper Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and White Multi-Scene Endpapers (Standard for 1969–1981 yellow spine editions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rudy Nappi\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Language:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAuthorship Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCredited Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carolyn Keene\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual Ghostwriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walter Karig (Original); Harriet Stratemeyer Adams (1969 revision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1969 edition contains the \u003cstrong\u003eRevised Text\u003c\/strong\u003e. Harriet Adams modernized the story, updating cultural references and condensing the narrative from 25 chapters to 20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eStory Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eNancy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis 1969 printing belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eRevised Text Era\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.series-books.com\/nancydrew\/formats.html\"\u003eseries-books.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCollector's Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the original 1942 text or the revised version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I identify a 1970s printing of this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs GoFigment Legit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbsolutely! 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003ePhysical Condition \u0026amp; Seller Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 15px; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 10px; border-left: 5px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n“Please Note: I have multiple copies of each Nancy Drew volume, so the book you receive may not be the exact book pictured. However, I guarantee the quality of the book will be as good as or better than the one shown. The volume number, edition, cover art, and end pages will match exactly what is pictured. I offer a no-questions-asked return policy for your peace of mind.”\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grosset \u0026 Dunlp, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012236894310,"sku":"044809519x-b","price":6.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2019\/0054\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ab932fa1-8693-4949-a4c9-6473a9d6cd38.jpg?v=1773162994","url":"https:\/\/www.gofigment.com\/products\/19-the-quest-of-the-missing-map-nancy-drew-mystery-books-1942-1970","provider":"Go Figment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}