The Double Jinx Mystery
"A jinx is a jinx, Nancy. It's like a black cat crossing your path—only much worse!" — Bess Marvin
Basic Book Details
- Full Title: The Double Jinx Mystery (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #50)
- Publication Year: 1973 (Yellow Spine Picture Cover edition)
- Copyright Year: 1973
- ISBN: 0448095505
- Total Page Count: 180 pages (20-chapter format)
- Endpaper Design: White Endpapers (Standard for 1973 releases)
- Cover Artist: Rudy Nappi
- Original Language: English
- Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Authorship Information
- Credited Author: Carolyn Keene
- Actual Ghostwriter: Harriet Stratemeyer Adams
- Notable Information: This volume was originally written in the 20-chapter format. No 25-chapter version of this title exists, making this 1973 text the original story.
Story Synopsis
Nancy Drew is drawn into a bizarre case when a friend, Josiah Mansfield, claims that a "double jinx" has been placed on him. Every time a rare bird appears, a misfortune follows. The mystery escalates when a shadowy figure begins following Nancy and a series of strange accidents suggests that the jinx might be more than just a superstition.
The investigation leads Nancy, Bess, and George to a remote bird sanctuary and a mysterious estate. As Nancy works to uncover the truth, she discovers a plot involving a missing inheritance. From decoding cryptic messages left in birdcalls to surviving a perilous trap, Nancy must prove that logic can overcome any curse.
This 1973 printing is a hallmark of the Yellow Spine Era, featuring high-gloss picture boards. This specific variant is identified by its white endpapers, typical of the 1970s print cycle. Reference: series-books.com.
Collector's Q&A
Is this a first edition?
A 1973 printing with volume #50 as the latest title listed is considered a first printing. The white endpapers are the correct identifier for this release year.
What back cover does this book have?
By 1973, these editions featured Nancy looking through a magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the back cover.
Who is GoFigment?
GoFigment is a small business founded by collectors. Every Nancy Drew volume is personally sourced and authenticated to ensure it meets our high standards for your collection. GoFigment Legitimacy Statement.
Physical Condition & Seller Notes
Grosset & Dunlp, Inc.
50 The Double Jinx Mystery Nancy Drew Mystery Books -1973 (white-endpages)
The Double Jinx Mystery
"A jinx is a jinx, Nancy. It's like a black cat crossing your path—only much worse!" — Bess Marvin
Basic Book Details
- Full Title: The Double Jinx Mystery (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #50)
- Publication Year: 1973 (Yellow Spine Picture Cover edition)
- Copyright Year: 1973
- ISBN: 0448095505
- Total Page Count: 180 pages (20-chapter format)
- Endpaper Design: White Endpapers (Standard for 1973 releases)
- Cover Artist: Rudy Nappi
- Original Language: English
- Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Authorship Information
- Credited Author: Carolyn Keene
- Actual Ghostwriter: Harriet Stratemeyer Adams
- Notable Information: This volume was originally written in the 20-chapter format. No 25-chapter version of this title exists, making this 1973 text the original story.
Story Synopsis
Nancy Drew is drawn into a bizarre case when a friend, Josiah Mansfield, claims that a "double jinx" has been placed on him. Every time a rare bird appears, a misfortune follows. The mystery escalates when a shadowy figure begins following Nancy and a series of strange accidents suggests that the jinx might be more than just a superstition.
The investigation leads Nancy, Bess, and George to a remote bird sanctuary and a mysterious estate. As Nancy works to uncover the truth, she discovers a plot involving a missing inheritance. From decoding cryptic messages left in birdcalls to surviving a perilous trap, Nancy must prove that logic can overcome any curse.
This 1973 printing is a hallmark of the Yellow Spine Era, featuring high-gloss picture boards. This specific variant is identified by its white endpapers, typical of the 1970s print cycle. Reference: series-books.com.
Collector's Q&A
Is this a first edition?
A 1973 printing with volume #50 as the latest title listed is considered a first printing. The white endpapers are the correct identifier for this release year.
What back cover does this book have?
By 1973, these editions featured Nancy looking through a magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the back cover.
Who is GoFigment?
GoFigment is a small business founded by collectors. Every Nancy Drew volume is personally sourced and authenticated to ensure it meets our high standards for your collection. GoFigment Legitimacy Statement.
Physical Condition & Seller Notes
