Original Bobbsey Twins artwork
Surprisingly, given the span of time the Bobbsey Twins were in print, very little artwork has come up for sale,
at least on eBay.
Some of the Whitman cover and interior artwork was acquired by a collector, as well as some of the earliest interior artwork by another collector (I hope to eventually gain his permission to post pictures of it here).
I know of another collector who was able to purchase some of the 1980's Minstrel interior artwork from the artist, and I have seen 2 of the cover paintings from the Minstrel books up for sale. I may be able to get his permission to post some of those pictures here as well.
The rest is either floating around somewhere, or else long-since destroyed.
at least on eBay.
Some of the Whitman cover and interior artwork was acquired by a collector, as well as some of the earliest interior artwork by another collector (I hope to eventually gain his permission to post pictures of it here).
I know of another collector who was able to purchase some of the 1980's Minstrel interior artwork from the artist, and I have seen 2 of the cover paintings from the Minstrel books up for sale. I may be able to get his permission to post some of those pictures here as well.
The rest is either floating around somewhere, or else long-since destroyed.
1906/1907 artwork by Nuttall
James Keeline's collection and information are vast, and he has been very gracious in sharing both! In his collection, he has this fantastic gouache illustration by Charles Nuttall (1872-1934). All my information here comes from James (more links to James' information can be found here).
Nuttall's illustrations debuted in the original Chatterton-Peck printings of book 2, and the original Grosset & Dunlap printing of 3 (see James page on Bobbsey Twins formats for more information on this). Grosset & Dunlap also reprinted book 2 with his illustrations, until revising both 2 and 3 with new illustrations by Walter S. Rogers.
Also interesting to note is this information from James: "Nuttall was colorblind so it was a natural that he would work in gouache, a water-based paint that is often shades of gray".
James also has this fantastic article he wrote which goes into further depth on Nuttall and his association with Stratemeyer, specifically in regards to a Dave Porter book, but encompassing much more information.
Nuttall's illustrations debuted in the original Chatterton-Peck printings of book 2, and the original Grosset & Dunlap printing of 3 (see James page on Bobbsey Twins formats for more information on this). Grosset & Dunlap also reprinted book 2 with his illustrations, until revising both 2 and 3 with new illustrations by Walter S. Rogers.
Also interesting to note is this information from James: "Nuttall was colorblind so it was a natural that he would work in gouache, a water-based paint that is often shades of gray".
James also has this fantastic article he wrote which goes into further depth on Nuttall and his association with Stratemeyer, specifically in regards to a Dave Porter book, but encompassing much more information.
From the collection of James D. Keeline
The 1954 Whitman cover artwork.
Artist unknown, but possibly Janet Laura Scott.
Unlike all the rest of the artwork, this one did not have the title painted on a mylar overlay--it is painted directly on the painting.
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This artwork came with all the original interior artwork from 1950. The interior artwork was by Janet Laura Scott.
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The painting with the mylar overlay.
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The painting with the mylar overlay
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The 1961 Whitman artwork
The artist was probably Helen Sampson.
The painting with the mylar overlay
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The painting with the mylar overlay.
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The painting with the mylar overlay.
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The 1940's artwork used for Perks/Goldsmith
Wanderer artwork
The following artwork was kindly submitted by collector Jim McNamara, and are of pieces from his collection.
Ruth Sanderson was the artist (who also did Nancy Drew covers/interior artwork for the Wanderer editions).
Below the paintings are artist sketches for interior pictures from each book.
Ruth Sanderson was the artist (who also did Nancy Drew covers/interior artwork for the Wanderer editions).
Below the paintings are artist sketches for interior pictures from each book.
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This is the original-concept sketch for the cover image.
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The New Bobbsey Twins artwork
Check out Sean's Flickr page for more original photographs which Paul Jennis used to create
the interior artwork! The pictures below are linked to his page.
And check out his blog for reviews of the New Bobbsey Twins books.
the interior artwork! The pictures below are linked to his page.
And check out his blog for reviews of the New Bobbsey Twins books.
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The following artist photographs were used for cover paintings. These are from the collection of Jim McNamara.
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Jim McNamara shared these pictures of his cover painting for The Mystery of the Missing Mummy
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These paintings below may still be for sale. Click on the pictures to go to the page of the person who may still have them for sale. Each picture is linked to a different page, but both the same couple. In the 2nd link, many paintings are shown that are now sold, so you will need to check with the seller before getting your hopes pinned on a painting.
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Newest BT artwork
The following illustration has been offered on eBay a few times. It is from the newest books, that center around just Flossie and Freddie.
