The Quest of the Missing Map is the nineteenth volume in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It was first published in 1942 by Grosset & Dunlap under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. The actual author was ghostwriter Mildred Wirt Benson.
Summaries (original edition)
Nancy investigates a small ship cottage at the Chatham estate and discovers a connection between the mysterious occurrences at the cottage and an island where a lost treasure is said to be buried.
With one half of a map, Nancy sets out to find a missing twin brother who holds the other half. The mystery becomes dangerous when an assailant hears about the treasure and is determined to push Nancy off the trail. Can she endure this and other grave dangers, and recover in time to solve the mystery?
Nancy Drew #19 The Quest of the Missing Map First Edition Book Identification Points
Only the first few printings of the first/second year are included. Printings codes are based on the Farrah Guide, 12th printing. Please refer to the guide for later printings.
| Printing | Frontis | Copyright Page | Rear Book Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942A-1 | Plain | No List | Nancy Drew #1-18/Books for Girls(15) |
| 1942B-2 | Plain | No List | Nancy Drew #1-18/Books for Girls(15) |
| 1942C-3 | Plain | No List | Nancy Drew #1-18/Books for Girls(15)|Poor paper |
Nancy Drew #19 The Quest of the Missing Map First Edition Dust Jacket Identification Points
| Printing | Price | Front Flap | Rear Panel | Rear Flap | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942A-1 | 5050 | Nancy Drew #1-19 | Judy Bolton #1-15 | Dana Girls #1-10 | 5 |
| 1942B-2 | 5050 | Nancy Drew #1-19 | Judy Bolton #1-15 | Dana Girls #1-11 | 5 |
| 1942C-3 | 5050 | Nancy Drew #1-19 | Judy Bolton #1-15 | Dana Girls #1-11 | 5 |
Reference:
- Wikipedia
- Farah’s Guide to Nancy Drew, 12th printing
