Nancy Drew: #21 - The Secret in the Old Attic 1944A-1 F6 HB/DJ 1st/1st

Publisher: Grosset and Dunlap, 1944

This is a true first printing per Farah. The front lists to Old Attic, the back cover lists 15 Judy Bolton titles and the back flap lists 12 Dana Girls title. This book has the format 5 / cover stock 3 (moderate bumps) boards.

The book is in VG/VG+ condition. The boards are a bit stained but in great condition (see scans). The war time paper is a very slightly tanned.

The unclipped jacket is in VG/VG+ condition. The boards are a bit stained but looks much better than it grades (see scans).

There is a name penned on the front end paper. 

The book has 4 square corners and other than noted, there is no writing or marks in the book.

This is not a remainder, book club or ex-library copy. The binding is straight and tight.

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  • BOOK GRADING GUIDE Because hobbies have different words for describing conditions, I'd like to tell you how I grade the collectibles I sell.
  • Books are graded with the ABA standard in mind. That means books range from G (good) to Fine.
  • I don't use a VFN or any form of Mint to describe a book.
  • A book that is NF (near fine) can also be thought of as almost new.
  • A full list of typical conditions ranges from: G, VG, VG+, VG+/NF, NF, to FN