Trixie Belden and Mystery in Arizona by Julie Campbell is a 1958 Whitman Publishing Company hardcover illustrated by Mary Stevens, with its colorful Arizona cover artwork and original 59 cent price sticker still present.
This lively girls' mystery follows Trixie and her friends into an Arizona adventure, with horseback riding, a dude ranch setting, suspicious happenings, and plenty of period illustrations worked into the story.
Details
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Item: Vintage illustrated children's mystery book
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Title: Trixie Belden and Mystery in Arizona
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Author: Julie Campbell
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Illustrator: Mary Stevens
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Publisher: Whitman Publishing Company, Racine, Wisconsin
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Publication Year: 1958
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Edition and Printing: Specific edition and printing not confirmed from photos
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Format and Binding: Hardcover with illustrated pictorial boards
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Dust Jacket: None
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Pages: 282 pages
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Genre: Juvenile mystery and adventure fiction
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Language: English
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ISBN: None shown for this 1958 edition
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Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1 inches
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
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Graded Good: This copy shows normal age and handling wear while remaining firmly bound, complete, clean, and easy to read.
- The illustrated front cover remains bright and colorful, with the Arizona mountains, swimming pool scene, title lettering, and original 59 cent price sticker clearly visible.
- The covers remain intact with no peeling reported, and the photographed boards retain strong color and artwork.
- All 282 pages are clean, easy to read, and firmly attached according to the provided condition notes.
- Interior illustrations include full page and smaller drawings, with turquoise and orange accent printing that gives the book a distinctly late 1950s look.
- The text block remains tight and legible, making this a copy that can still be comfortably read rather than kept only for display.
Issues / Wear
- The cover edges and corners show light rubbing and wear, including wear around the spine ends.
- The pages and page edges show age toning consistent with a book published in 1958.
- Handwritten names and small notes are visible on the illustrated endpaper area.
- The original 59 cent price sticker remains on the front cover.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
The 1958 publication date places this book squarely in the classic midcentury era of illustrated juvenile mystery series.
Trixie Belden readers and collectors of vintage girls' series books will recognize the combination of mystery, friendship, travel, and adventure that makes these books such fun shelf companions.
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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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