#27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle
By M.V. (Mary Virginia) Carey, 1978
Random House Trade and GLB Hardbound Editions
First Printed: 1978
Cover Art: Jack Hearne
Internal Illustrations: Jack Hearne
ISBN's: Trade Ed. 0-394-83607-3; GLB 0-394-93607-8
Trade & GLB Edition First Printing Identifier: 1234567890 number line on the copyright page.
Other Hardbound Trade Edition First Printing Traits:
- Glossy cover finish
- Plain white endpapers
- Back cover lists to "The Mystery of the Deadly Double"
Notes: Along with #24 and #28, this is one of the more difficult Hardbound Trade Edition titles to find. Still, it is not a rare book.
Random House First Paperback Edition
First Printed: 1981
Cover Art: Robert Adragna
Internal Illustrations: None
ISBN: 0-394-84490-4
First Printing Identifier: 1234567890 number line on the copyright page.
Notes: Early printings ofthis book can be found with the Mystery Quiz/Bookmark page attached inside the front or back cover.
"Keyhole Cover"
First Printed: 1985
Cover Art: Robert Adragna
Internal Illustrations: None
ISBN: 0-394-86427-1
First Printing Identifier: 1234567890 number line on the copyright page.