The Clue in the Old Stagecoach

"A mysterious stagecoach hidden in the woods... and it's up to Nancy to find out what secrets it holds for the town of Francisville!" — The Clue in the Old Stagecoach

Basic Book Details

• Full Title: The Clue in the Old Stagecoach (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #37)
• Publication Year: 1960
• Total Page Count: 180 - 192 pages
• Endpaper Design: White Multi-Scene (Multi-Pic). This iconic 1960s pattern features 22 distinct scenes from various Nancy Drew volumes, specifically depicting moments from books #1 through #35.
• Cover Artist: Rudy Nappi
• Original Language: English
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
• ISBN: 0448095378

Authorship Information

• Credited Author: Carolyn Keene
• Ghost Writer: Harriet Stratemeyer Adams

Story Synopsis

Nancy Drew, along with her loyal friends Bess Marvin and George Fayne, travels to Camp Merriweather near Francisville to help an elderly woman named Mrs. Strook. Mrs. Strook believes that an old stagecoach, hidden by her great-uncle years ago, contains a valuable secret or treasure that could save the town. The town of Francisville desperately needs funding to build a new school, and the contents of the hidden coach are seen as their last hope.

As Nancy delves into the mystery, she encounters local legends and dangerous adversaries who are also searching for the stagecoach for their own greedy reasons. From navigating the rural woods to deciphering historical clues, Nancy must use all her sleuthing skills to locate the decaying coach. The trail is filled with sabotage and booby traps, testing Nancy's courage and ingenuity as she races to uncover the truth and protect the town's future.

Physical Condition & Seller Notes

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.

Collector's Information

This 1960 edition is a “Yellow Spine” picture cover book. It features the artwork printed directly on the boards with no dust jacket. Collectors should note the specific back cover design: Nancy Drew looking out from behind a tree in the upper right corner, which is characteristic of the mid-60s printings. Reference: series-books.com.

Collector's Q&A

Is this the original text or a revised version?
Since The Clue in the Old Stagecoach was first published in 1960, it was written in the standard 20-chapter format of that era and was never revised. The text in this edition is the original story as first published.

What type of endpapers are in this 1960 edition?
This edition features the "White Multi-Scene" (Multi-Pic) endpapers, which were standard for the early yellow spine books produced during the early-to-mid 1960s.

Who is GoFigment?
GoFigment is a small business founded by a lifelong collector who still remembers the joy of unwrapping those first treasures in the late 1970s. Every item we offer, including our Nancy Drew collection, is personally sourced, authenticated, and handled with the reverence it deserves.