New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1955 No. 26 of the Judy Bolton series. Judy and Peter visit a dilapidated castle to see what they can discover for a newspaper article. While outside the castle walls, Judy and Peter hear mysterious violin music playing from within. They learn that nobody has seen castle owner John Dent and also learn that some local children have been missing for several hours. Judy and Peter decide they must find a way inside the castle to find John Dent and the children in case they are being held captive by a mean caretaker. Refers to self on front flap of DJ, refers to self on the half title verso, refers to Nancy Drew's The Scarlet Slipper Mystery on back of DJ. Condition notes: (x), 176 numbered pp +1; HB w/DJ. Pages: clean, bright, tight, brown topstain, decorative cream/brown eps, frontis; slight foxing to f.e. Cover: brown tweed, black artwork and titles front, black titles spine; minimal shelfwear. DJ: unclipped in Brodart, color artwork and yellow/white titles front/spine; modest edge/shelfwear w/small chips and narrow loss to head affecting legibility of "e" in the word clue. A nice copy.

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Bookseller: Independent Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 038655
Title: The Clue in the Ruined Castle : A Judy Bolton Mystery
Author: Sutton, Margaret
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Very Good (+)
Jacket Condition: VG
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1955
Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
Keywords: Judy Bolton, girl, mystery

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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition -- we provide value to you by offering the book in the best condition for the best price, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research or locate a difficult-to-find title. Our book rating standards are as follows; nearly all of our stock is VG or better: As New (AN)-just as states, clean, bright, tight, no defects. Fine-AN, but not as bright, minor marks or other minor defects. Very Good (VG)-small to modest tears, chips, marks, cocked etc. Good (G)-not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, etc. Fair-ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects. Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible

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