"Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it."
— P.J. O'Rourke
'Poirot & the Crime in Cabin 66' in The Strand Magazine. Volume XC, number 539.
London: George Newnes, February 1936. [Literary Magazine] FIRST UK APPEARANCE. Octavo magazine (26 x 19cm). Illustrated throughout in sepia and colour. Single issue, magazine format in colour illustrated paper covers featuring a striking image of the Belgian detective in deep thought. Original price 1 shilling. Contents fine, some rubbing to covers, spine a little chipped and wrinkled. 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. Also one of just two issues with a cover illustration of Poirot. The story was later collected in book-form within 'The Regatta Mystery and other Stories' (USA, 1939), under the amended title 'Problem at Sea'. Item #76021
Price: £375.00
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