Judy Bolton The Clue of the Stone Lantern by Margaret Sutton Grosset and Dunlap 1950 with DJ in very good vintage condition ix R
 
The Clue of the Stone Lantern  in the legendary Judy Bolton Mystery series) by Margaret Sutton, published in 1950 by Grosset & Dunlap, is a quintessential mid-century juvenile mystery featuring one of the most independent and psychologically astute heroines of early mystery fiction.
 
Step back into the golden age of girl-sleuth mysteries with this 1950 edition of The Clue of the Stone Lantern by Margaret Sutton, published by Grosset & Dunlap. Bearing the vintage collector catalog marking (ix) and preserved in very good vintage condition complete with its original illustrated dust jacket, this vintage hardcover follows the intrepid married heroine Judy Bolton as she unravels a tense, atmospheric mystery centered around an enigmatic Japanese stone lantern. Unlike many of her contemporaries, Sutton's gritty, realistic plots and genuine suspense have earned the Judy Bolton series a fiercely dedicated following among vintage children's literature collectors. Complete with striking period cover art, this nostalgic gem is an essential prize for any classic mystery or series-book collection.