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London: George Newnes, Ltd., 1937. [Literature/ Crime Fiction journal] FIRST UK APPEARANCE. Octavo magazine (26 x 19cm). Illustrated throughout in sepia and colour. Single issue, magazine format in colour illustrated paper covers. Original price 1 shilling. Contents clean but for light spots of foxing, promotional insert still present at rear, covers show some handling with some rubs to extremities, creased in places, some wear to spine. Very good. The scarce first appearance of this Hercule Poirot mystery with exclusive illustrations. One of only a handful of Christie stories published in The Strand during the 'thirties and 'forties, all of which are now highly sought after. Item #72596
Price: £250.00
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