The Phantom of Pine Hill

"I've heard some strange stories about that house on the hill. Folks say it's haunted, and that no one who goes in ever comes out the same." — The Phantom of Pine Hill

Basic Book Details

• Full Title: The Phantom of Pine Hill (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #42)
• Publication Year: 1965
• Total Page Count: 192 pages
• Endpaper Design: Blue Multi-Scene (Multi-Pic). This iconic design from the 1960s features 22 distinct scenes from various Nancy Drew volumes, depicting specific moments from books #1 through #35.
• Cover Artist: Rudy Nappi
• Original Language: English
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
• ISBN: 0448095424

Authorship Information

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

Story Synopsis

Nancy Drew and her friends Bess and George are invited to Pine Hill to help solve a decades-old mystery involving a phantom that supposedly haunts an old mansion. The legend says that a former owner hid a valuable treasure somewhere on the property, and the phantom is there to protect it. Nancy soon finds herself caught in a web of secrets and danger as she navigates the eerie house and the surrounding woods.

As Nancy delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers that the phantom may not be as supernatural as the locals believe. With her keen eye for detail and unwavering determination, Nancy uncovers a plot involving greedy relatives and long-forgotten family feuds. Along the way, she must use all of her sleuthing skills to outsmart her enemies and reveal the truth behind the phantom of Pine Hill.

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 1965 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

Does this edition have the "Magnifying Glass" pose on the back cover?
No. This 1965 printing belongs to the 1962–1968 format, which features the "Nancy behind a tree" illustration on the back cover. The "Magnifying Glass" pose was introduced for printings after 1968.

How many internal illustrations are in this book?
Since this title was originally published in the 20-chapter format during the mid-1960s, it includes a frontispiece and five additional internal illustrations for a total of six plain paper illustrations.

Is GoFigment Legit?
Absolutely! 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.