The early Nancy Drew books were illustrated by Russell H. Tandy.
Click on each image in order to see it at a higher resolution.Glossy frontispiece used from 1930 to 1943:
Glossy internal used from 1930 to 1937:
Glossy internal used from 1930 to 1937:
Glossy internal used from 1930 to 1937:
Plain paper frontispiece used from 1943 to 1960:
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I must say, I prefer the Russell Tandy illustrations to the newer. His drawings are so dynamic. He catches the characters in mid-motion.
I find the Rudi Nappi illustrations to be flat and static.
Thanks for sharing these.
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