The Hidden Staircase, #2, by Carolyn Keene good. Published by Grosset & Dunlap. Copyright 1959. Lists to #36 (1959) in book and on front flap, Vickie Barr #12 (1958) on rear flap, and Dana Girls #20 (1958) on rear dj. Copyright page states,"This new story for today's readers is based on the original of the same title." That original had a copyright of 1930. This is the first printing of the revised text, removing stereotypes and updating the story. In 1959 Grosset used a promotion of offering a free volume # 2 when volume # 1 was purchased on several of their children's series. This was the only printing with the overprinted dj. According to Farah, 1959C-81. It is very scarce.
Blue tweed boards are clean, with toning at spine and edges. Minimal wear, with a rub at top of spine. Hinges are intact and binding is tight. Blue multi-scene endpapers are clean. No ownership markings. Pages are clean but very mildly toned. The dj has small chips and tiny tears at edges and is in new mylar.
Overall Condition is Very Good / Good+
Product code: NANCY DREW The Hidden Staircase RARE "This Volume good Free"