Lot # 243 - Mystery & History Book Set: Hitchcock, Hardy Boys & Story of Mankind

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Pickups will be Fri-Aug 15 (10am-2pm), Sat-Aug 16 (10am-3pm), and Sun-Aug 17 (11am-1pm)
Start Date/Time: 05-Aug-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 12-Aug-2025 10:32:00 PM
Current bid:

$22.00

Highest bidder:

Mill House Bid

Auction has ended

Description :

A bundle of vintage mystery books featuring iconic mid-century youth literature.

Includes:

  • Alfred Hitchcock mystery titles

  • The Hardy Boys adventures

    and other titles from Nancy Drew, The Outdoor Girls and more.

  • Also, includes a 4 volume set with index of the "Story of Mankind" by Hendrik Willem van Loon is a sweeping narrative that traces human history from prehistoric times through World War I. Written with wit and personal flair, it was the first book to win the Newbery Medal in 1922 for its contribution to children's literature

These classic books reflect the storytelling styles and thematic interests of American mid-century publishing—mystery, exploration, and historical interpretation aimed at young readers. Ideal for collectors of vintage children's books, educators, or those seeking nostalgic décor.

All books exhibit age-related wear appropriate to vintage condition, such as yellowing pages, softened spines, and minor surface scuffs.

Friendly Reminder: This auction will start closing at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 12th


Auction History

Highest bidder is Mill House Bid

Date Bid User
12-Aug-2025 6:31:29 PM $22.00 Mill House Bid
12-Aug-2025 6:31:16 PM $21.00 sewlots
12-Aug-2025 6:31:16 PM $21.00 Mill House Bid
12-Aug-2025 6:31:05 PM $20.00 sewlots
12-Aug-2025 6:31:05 PM $19.00 Mill House Bid
12-Aug-2025 6:14:04 PM $18.00 sewlots
12-Aug-2025 4:53:48 PM $17.00 Laaevum
12-Aug-2025 4:51:22 PM $16.00 sewlots
12-Aug-2025 4:51:22 PM $15.00 Laaevum
12-Aug-2025 4:48:42 PM $13.00 sewlots
12-Aug-2025 4:22:41 PM $12.00 Laaevum
11-Aug-2025 11:05:43 AM $11.00 sewlots
09-Aug-2025 1:12:38 AM $5.00 Shearstar

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