Vintage 1959 Nancy Drew #20 The Clue in the Jewel Box HC DJ Grosset‎ & Dunlap

Offered here is an authentic vintage 1959 printing of The Clue in the Jewel Box, book #20 in the classic Nancy Drew Mystery Stories by Carolyn Keene. This edition features the iconic blue tweed hardcover with silhouette figure and its original full‑color dust jacket.  This is one of the late‑1950s Grosset & Dunlap editions, verified by the last title listed on the jacket flap (The Hidden Window Mystery). These pre‑1960 jacketed copies are increasingly collectible and valued for their bright 1950s cover art and durable bindings.  Condition • Book: Excellent for its age — clean boards, tight binding, clean pages, no loose signatures. A name and the year 1959 appear neatly on the title page. • Dust Jacket: Original jacket with bright front art. Shows typical vintage wear: small edge tears, light creasing, and minor chipping along the spine ends. No large missing sections. • Pages: Clean and evenly toned, no stains or writing beyond the noted inscription. • Stored in a smoke‑free home.  Edition Details • Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York • Text copyright: 1943 • Printed: 1959 (based on jacket title list) • Format: Blue tweed hardcover with silhouette design • Dust jacket: Full‑wrap artwork with series lists on flaps and back panel  A desirable copy for collectors rebuilding an early‑series run, Nancy Drew enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates mid‑century juvenile series fiction.  Ships well‑protected to preserve the dust jacket and binding.