"If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all. "
— Oscar Wilde
London: Collins, 1966. [Crime Fiction] FIRST EDITION THUS, an anthology. Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.224. Publisher's light blue cloth with silver titles to spine. With the Kenneth Farnhill designed dust-jacket titled in orange and grey, priced at 15s. Crisp and clean internally, with some very light spotting to top edge. Jacket is bright and fresh with trivial toning. A near fine copy. Becoming scarce in this condition. One of Christie's most elusive later titles; a collection of short stories, featuring Hercule Poirot, Harley Quin, and Miss Marple. Also includes Christie's legendary story 'The Witness for the Prosecution' which was adapted for the stage, and formed the basis for two classic movies. Item #72060
Price: £195.00
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