Description: The Hound of Death. And Other Stories Author: CHRISTIE, [Dame] Agatha (1890-1976) Title: The Hound of Death. And Other Stories Publication: London: Odhams Press Limited, 1933 Description: [Crime fiction] LEATHER BOUND FIRST EDITION, first impression. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.247; [1]. Hand-bound in deep red half calf over cloth sides, spine ruled in six compartments with raised bands, lettered in gilt. Light spotting within, exterior as new. A near fine copy in an attractive recent leather binding. A collection of twelve short stories, mostly tales of fate and the supernatural, published by Odhams rather than her usual publisher Collins, who produced their own version a little later. The book is notable for including the first appearance of Christie's legendary story 'The Witness for the Prosecution' which the author subsequently adapted for the stage, and which was the basis for two classic movies. Seller ID: 66790 Subject: Literature, Crime & Thrillers Adrian Harrington began trading in 1971, as part of Harrington Brothers on London's fashionable King's Road, after 40+ years of bookselling in the capital, Adrian relocated to Royal Tunbridge Wells. Adrian Harrington Rare Books deal in a wide selection of literature, modern first editions, leather bound library sets, children's and illustrated books and fine and rare antiquarian and old books in all fields. Ian Fleming Bibliographer Jon Gilbert curates our world-class stock of James Bond material, including first edition novels, film posters, original scripts and associated ephemera. Terms All orders ship within two business days. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books and dust-jackets are supplied in suitable archival quality protectors and orders are professionally packed in bubble wrap and high quality cardboard book packs to ensure that they arrive safely. OUR GUARANTEE. We endeavour to describe item as accurately as possible using industry standard grades and our feedback speaks for itself. It is not in our interests to 'overdescribe', but in the unlikely event of a problem we offer a no-quibble refund on all items. Please email if you have any questions, and please view our other items listed.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: CHRISTIE, [Dame] Agatha (1890-1976
Publisher: London: Odhams Press Limited, 1933
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
