The Clue in the Old Stagecoach
"Mrs. Strook’s eyes twinkled as she looked at Nancy. 'I believe you’re the very person to find the missing stagecoach!'" — The Clue in the Old Stagecoach (1960).
Basic Book Details
- Full Title: The Clue in the Old Stagecoach (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #37)
- Publication Year: 1960 (Yellow Spine Picture Cover)
- Copyright Year: 1960
- ISBN: 0-448-09537-8
- Total Page Count: 180 pages (20-chapter format)
- Endpaper Design: Blue Multi-Scene Endpapers (Standard for 1960–1962 yellow spine releases)
- Cover Artist: Rudy Nappi
- Original Language: English
- Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Authorship Information
- Credited Author: Carolyn Keene
- Actual Ghostwriter: Harriet Stratemeyer Adams
- Notable Information: Volume #37 was written during the series transition to a shorter format. There is no 25-chapter version; it was originally issued in the 20-chapter style.
Story Synopsis
Nancy Drew is called to Francisville by Mrs. Strook, who believes an antique stagecoach—legendary for carrying a valuable secret—is hidden in the area. The coach was reportedly stashed away by Mrs. Strook's uncle years ago to protect it from thieves, and finding it is vital to the town's future. Nancy, Bess, and George must piece together cryptic historical clues and navigate local folklore to find the lost relic.
The mystery deepens when Nancy realizes she isn't the only one on the hunt. A group of unscrupulous treasure seekers is also tracking the stagecoach, leading to sabotaged equipment and dangerous encounters. Nancy uses her sharp wit to outmaneuver her rivals and uncover the stagecoach's final resting place.
This 1960 edition is part of the Yellow Spine Era, featuring the picture printed directly on the boards. As a book from the early 1960s, it retains the charm of the "Blue Multi-Scene" endpapers, depicting scenes from books #1 through #35. Reference: series-books.com.
Collector's Q&A
Is this a "Revised Text" book?
Technically, no. While books #1–34 were revised, volumes #35–56 were originally written in the 20-chapter format. This 1960 edition is the original story for this title.
Does this book have a dust jacket?
No. Nancy Drew books #1–45 printed in this era were yellow spine books with the picture printed directly on the boards. The back cover features Nancy looking out from behind a tree.
How soon does GoFigment ship?
We typically ship the next business day. Every piece is personally sourced and handled with the reverence it deserves because we are collectors too!
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.”
Grosset & Dunlap, Inc.
37 The Clue in the Old Stagecoach Nancy Drew Mystery Books-1960 (white-endpages)
The Clue in the Old Stagecoach
"Mrs. Strook’s eyes twinkled as she looked at Nancy. 'I believe you’re the very person to find the missing stagecoach!'" — The Clue in the Old Stagecoach (1960).
Basic Book Details
- Full Title: The Clue in the Old Stagecoach (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #37)
- Publication Year: 1960 (Yellow Spine Picture Cover)
- Copyright Year: 1960
- ISBN: 0-448-09537-8
- Total Page Count: 180 pages (20-chapter format)
- Endpaper Design: Blue Multi-Scene Endpapers (Standard for 1960–1962 yellow spine releases)
- Cover Artist: Rudy Nappi
- Original Language: English
- Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Authorship Information
- Credited Author: Carolyn Keene
- Actual Ghostwriter: Harriet Stratemeyer Adams
- Notable Information: Volume #37 was written during the series transition to a shorter format. There is no 25-chapter version; it was originally issued in the 20-chapter style.
Story Synopsis
Nancy Drew is called to Francisville by Mrs. Strook, who believes an antique stagecoach—legendary for carrying a valuable secret—is hidden in the area. The coach was reportedly stashed away by Mrs. Strook's uncle years ago to protect it from thieves, and finding it is vital to the town's future. Nancy, Bess, and George must piece together cryptic historical clues and navigate local folklore to find the lost relic.
The mystery deepens when Nancy realizes she isn't the only one on the hunt. A group of unscrupulous treasure seekers is also tracking the stagecoach, leading to sabotaged equipment and dangerous encounters. Nancy uses her sharp wit to outmaneuver her rivals and uncover the stagecoach's final resting place.
This 1960 edition is part of the Yellow Spine Era, featuring the picture printed directly on the boards. As a book from the early 1960s, it retains the charm of the "Blue Multi-Scene" endpapers, depicting scenes from books #1 through #35. Reference: series-books.com.
Collector's Q&A
Is this a "Revised Text" book?
Technically, no. While books #1–34 were revised, volumes #35–56 were originally written in the 20-chapter format. This 1960 edition is the original story for this title.
Does this book have a dust jacket?
No. Nancy Drew books #1–45 printed in this era were yellow spine books with the picture printed directly on the boards. The back cover features Nancy looking out from behind a tree.
How soon does GoFigment ship?
We typically ship the next business day. Every piece is personally sourced and handled with the reverence it deserves because we are collectors too!
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.”
