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Christie, Agatha. Murder in Mesopotamia. Collins, 1936.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: The title page is missing but has been replaced by a facsimile. The boards are shelf rubbed and edge worn, with the spine discoloured and the cloth frayed along the edges. Despite this, the boards remain strong and sturdy. Internally, there is a tape residue marking under the front board, tanning to the end papers and foxing throughout, but there are no other markings and the pages within are neat, legible and otherwise complete. The binding is secure. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Price: US$224.99 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: AGATHA CHRISTIE - MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, copyright 1934, states "Tenth Impression. September, 1936" on copyright page - VERY RARE PRE-WWII AGATHA CHRISTIE PAPERBACK PUBLISHED WITH DUST JACKET - THERE WERE ONLY A HANDFUL OF AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOKS THAT WERE PUBLISHED BY COLLINS IN THIS PAPERBACK FORMAT IN THE LATE 1930S (the generic cover Collins pbs were not intended to be saved after being read and those few that were saved - hardly any of those survived the paper drives imposed in the UK during WWII). Book has no hard vertical spine creasing, no spine lean, no cover creases, no age yellowing to covers, no chipping to covers, small 'v' nick loss to bottom left on spine otherwise no wear to spine tips - no tearing at spine tips, no edge wear, no dust/handling soiling, no soiling or staining, no cover rubbing, no former ownership markings or used bookstore stamps inside, pages NOT starting to age yellow at edges (as is often found with these pre-WWII Collins pbs), pages are tight and flat with no creased page corners from prior reading, no spine fade. Original Dust Jacket has small chips at spine tips (very common defect with these extremely fragile DJs), tiny tear at bottom of front flap crease otherwise no chipping, tearing or creasing, slight wear to spine tips, hint of wear to front flap crease, no soiling or staining, almost no spine sun darkening to white area on spine, no edge wear. Overall a FINE- book in VG/VG+ dust jacket of a rare Agatha Christie pre-WWII paperback printing book OF ONE OF THE "TOP 3" AGATHA CHRISTIE KEY BOOKS. I have a number of other U.S. and U.K. Agatha Christie 1st printing hardcover/ paperback/magazine appearances up for sale.
Seller: Far North Collectible Books, Anchorage, AK, U.S.A.
Agatha Christie. The A.B.C. Murders. The Crime Club, Collins, UK, 1936.
Price: US$250.24 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie First Edition The Crime Club Collins 1936. Library rebind. No pockets or dockets nor stamps. Unblemished throughout. Leeds 'Lender's Library' paper ticket to front pastedown. Covers are G+. In the heart of England, a chilling game of cat and mouse unfolds as the notorious serial killer, A.B.C., terrorizes the nation. Following a chilling pattern, A.B.C. systematically murders victims whose names correspond to consecutive letters of the alphabet, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in their wake. Hercule Poirot, the renowned detective, is summoned to join forces with Chief Inspector Japp, determined to bring A.B.C. to justice. Their pursuit takes them from the bustling streets of London to the tranquil villages of the countryside, as they grapple with the killer's cryptic clues and a web of deceit that spans across the country. Each murder scene bears a haunting resemblance to the previous one, with A.B.C. meticulously recreating the circumstances of each crime. As Poirot delves deeper into the investigation, he unearths a trail of secrets, hidden connections, and long-buried grudges. With each passing day, the pressure mounts as the number of victims grows, and public hysteria reaches a fever pitch. The media frenzy surrounding the case only serves to fuel A.B.C.'s twisted game, as they delight in the attention and challenge Poirot's exceptional intellect. Undeterred by the mounting challenges, Poirot remains unwavering in his pursuit of the truth. With his sharp mind and meticulous attention to detail, he meticulously pieces together the puzzle, determined to decipher A.B.C.'s motives and thwart their deadly game. In a climactic confrontation, Poirot unveils the true identity of A.B.C., exposing the mastermind behind the horrific murders and bringing the reign of terror to an end. The A.B.C. Murders stands as a testament to Christie's masterful storytelling and her ability to craft suspenseful narratives that have captivated readers for generations.
Seller: Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Agatha Christie. The ABC murders.. Collins Crime Club, 1936.
Price: US$844.68 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition. No inscriptions. Soiled in parts, back slihtly tanned.
Seller: ShepherdsBook, Yvonand, Switzerland
Christie, Agatha. Cards on the Table. London: The Crime Club by Collins, 1936.
Price: US$850.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition, first printing. Publisher's red cloth, lettered in black. Very good, with light fading to spine, mild soiling to cloth, light offsetting to endpapers, three ownership signatures to front free endpaper, and light spotting to pages (primarily edges). Overall, a very nice copy of a hard-to-find Christie title. Cards on the Table is a murder-mystery featuring Christie's fictional Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in one of his most notable literary appearances. The plot tells of a bridge game hosted by collector Mr. Shaitana, who has invited eight guests to play in two separate games. The first game involves three detective figures, whom Christie had previously introduced in earlier novels, along with Poirot, while the second game involves four new characters, each of whom had previously committed a murder. When Shaitana is found dead, stabbed with a dagger from his own collection, Poirot teams up with the other sleuths in what he describes as "one of the most interesting cases I have ever come across." Cards on the Table represents Christie at her best; although she warns her reader in a brief foreword that this is not the typical detective story, she explains that "the deduction must, therefore, be entirely psychological" which she argues is "none the less interesting because when all is said and done it is the mind of the murderer that is of supreme interest."
Seller: B & B Rare Books, Ltd., ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$962.45 + shipping
Description: [Detective Fiction] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (18 x 13cm), pp.284; [4], advertisements. Elegantly hand-bound in half tan calf over matching cloth sides, spine gilt-lettered in six compartments with traditional raised bands. Contents clean with a few small marks/spots within, exterior as new. A near fine copy in a striking recent leather binding. One of Hercule Poirot's most famous cases in which he must solve a murder on an archaeological expedition. Wagstaff and Poole, p.118. Cooper and Pike; Detective Fiction.
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
Agatha Christie. Cards on the Table. The Crime Club by Collins, London, 1936.
Price: US$1219.10 + shipping
Description: A lovely and uncommon first edition copy of this exciting Agatha Christie novel, generally considered to be one of her best. The uncommon first edition, first impression.This novel was originally serialised in the US in 'The Saturday Evening Post' in six installments from May to June 1936, before being published in book form.An exciting and classic Hercule Poirot murder mystery, this particular novel being notable for having the first appearance of Ariadne Oliver in a Poirot novel.Written by the queen of crime fiction, Agatha Christie. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Very minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine is a little faded. A few spots to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just a few scattered spots. Very Good Indeed
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Agatha Christie. Murder in Mesopotamia. The Crime Club, by Collins, London, 1936.
Price: US$1507.84 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: The uncommon first edition of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot murder mystery, in the scarce publisher's original cloth binding. The uncommon first edition, first impression.Set at an archaeological excavation in Iraq, the novel draws from Christie's experienced visiting Ur, where she met her husband, the archaeologist Sir Max Mallowan.When a nurse travels to Iraq to nurse the wife of a celebrated archaeologist, events culminate in murder. Hercule Poirot embarks on a journey across the desert to unravel a mystery which taxes even his grey cells.With four pages of advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, bright. Minor bumping to back strip head and tail, with discolouration towards tail of spine. Slightl handling marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting throughout the work, with instances of foxing to page perimeters. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Agatha Christie. The ABC Murders. The Crime Club, Collins, UK, 1936.
Price: US$147575.52 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie First Edition The Crime Club Collins 1936. A fine book, completely free of inscriptions or signs of previous ownership. Covers are unmarked. In like original bright dust jacket that has no closed tears or creasing. Scarce. For further images please see the Brought to Book homepage.
Seller: Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom