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Literature
Great works of literature, often in their first edition. Classic and familiar stories as well as tales you have never heard before. We go back through four hundred years of storytelling.
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1930 The Secret of ChimneysLondon: 1930An early reprint of one of Agatha Christie's lesser known detective novels, a brilliant tale featuring Superintendent Battle and Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent. -
1954 Destination UnknownLondon: 1954The first edition of this spy novel by Agatha Christie, a wonderful departure from her usual genre. -
1954 Destination UnknownLondon: 1954Bright first impression of Christie's novel, 'Destination Unknown' in its original dust wrapper. -
1939 Cards on the TableLondon: 1939The scarce fifth printing of Agatha Christie's detective fiction novel. -
1973 Slay-RideLondon: 1973A first edition copy of this racing crime fiction novel by Dick Francis, which follows an investigation on a British jockey who goes missing in Norway, presented in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1940 The Hound of Death and Other StoriesLondon: 1940A scarce early edition of these popular short stories by Agatha Christie, which includes the first appearance in text of 'Witness of the Prosecution'. -
1955 Hickory Dickory DockLondon: 1955A wonderful first edition example of this exciting Hercule Poirot murder mystery, one of Agatha Christie's popular thriller detective novels. -
1970 Passenger to FrankfurtLondon: 1970The first edition of this standalone murder mystery by the queen of crime, Agatha Christie. -
1971 BonecrackLondon: 1971A first edition of Dick Francis' thrilling novel presented in an excellent dust wrapper. -
1942 The Moving FingerNew York: 1942An exceptionally scarce first U.S. edition of Agatha Christie's exciting piece of crime fiction featuring Miss Marple. -
1970 Passenger to FrankfurtLondon: 1970A superb first edition copy of this thrilling murder mystery by the queen of the genre, Agatha Christie. -
1956 Dead Man's FollyLondon: 1956A lovely first edition copy of this thrilling Hercule Poirot murder mystery by the queen of the crime genre, Agatha Christie. -
1946 The HollowLondon: 1946A bright first edition copy of Agatha Christie's noted novel 'The Hollow'. Complete with the original dust wrapper. -
1954 Destination UnknownLondon: 1954An excellent first edition copy of Christie’s novel, Destination Unknown, in the original dustwrapper. -
1952 They Do It With MirrorsLondon: 1945A first edition copy of this exciting Miss Marple murder mystery, in the original dustwrapper. -
1940 Dumb WitnessLondon: 1940The fourth impression of this popular Agatha Christie novel featuring the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. -
1940 Why Didn't They Ask Evans?London: 1934An uncommon, early edition of this crime fiction novel by Agatha Christie. -
1940 The Big FourLondon: 1940A very smart early impression of Agatha Christie's Poirot novel 'The Big Four'. A fantastic example of Agatha Christie's writing. -
1939 Cards on the TableLondon: 1939An early printing of Agatha Christie's Poirot novel 'Cards on the Table'. -
1968 By the Pricking of My ThumbsLondon: 1968A bright first edition copy of mystery novel by Agatha Christie, featuring her lesser known detectives Tommy and Tuppence. -
c1951 Partners in CrimeLondon: c1951The Uniform Edition printing of Agatha Christie's short story anthology. This work features her famous detectives Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. -
1938 Murder in the Mews and Other StoriesLondon: 1938A lovely second Odhams edition of this charming and thrilling collection of four Hercule Poirot stories, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1965 At Bertram's HotelLondon: 1976A lovely first edition copy of this thrilling Miss Marple murder mystery by Agatha Christie. -
1933 The Hound of DeathLondon: 1933The first edition of this collection of detective fiction stories by Agatha Christie. -
1936 Hercule Poirot Master Detective an Omnibus Containing the Murder of Roger AckroydNew York: 1936A very scarce sought after omnibus of three popular Agatha Christie murder mysteries featuring the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. -
1951 The Labours of HerculesLondon: 1951An early reprint of this popular collection of mystery short stories featuring Christie's detective Hercule Poirot. -
1923 The Murder on the LinksLondon: 1923An early edition of Agatha Christie's scarce Poirot novel, 'The Murder on the Links'. Printed the same year as the first edition, this copy is in a bright condition. -
1979 Miss Marple's Final Cases and Two Other StoriesLondon: 1979A fine first impression copy of this volume of Christie's final Marple short stories, gripping murder mystery stories by the Queen of Crime, -
1933 The Hound of Death and Other StoriesLondon: 1933A smart first edition of Agatha Christie's collection of supernatural tales, including 'The Witness for the Prosecution'. -
1970 Passenger to FrankfurtLondon: 19790A near fine first edition of Agatha Christie's thrilling standalone mystery novel. -
1933 The Hound of DeathLondon: 1933The first edition of this collection of detective fiction stories by Agatha Christie. -
1980-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1980-2000A smart seven volume set of the writings of prolific equestrian crime author, Dick Francis. -
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1964-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1964-2000An excellent collection of the works of noted equestrian author, Dick Francis, many of which are signed. An exceptional set of these much-loved works. -
1976 Sleeping MurderLondon: 1976A fine first edition of Agatha Christie's final Miss Marple novel, a thrilling crime novel. -
1933 The Hound of Death and Other StoriesLondon: 1933The first edition of this selection of Agatha Christie's mystery short stories, including the story 'The Witness for the Prosecution'. -
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1957-2000 The Works of Dick FrancisLondon: 1957-2000A complete run of the works of the prolific equestrian author, Dick Francis, with three signed by the author, including the early work 'For Kicks'. An exceptional set for any collector.