Description: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie. London: The Crime Club by Collins, [1940]. First edition, first impression. Publisher's original red cloth binding, black lettering to spine, plain endpapers. Lacking notoriously rare dust wrapper. Very good book overall. Externally spine is lightly cocked, there is a little bump to lower front corner, mild crushing to spine tips with only one or two spots of wear to hinges, and a few spots of foxing to edges. Previous owner's embosser to FFEP and half-title and inscription in pen to FFEP (Home Farm, Xmas 1940). Clean and uninscribed otherwise, with hardly any internal wear other than mild tanning to pages. Scarce. Commencing with the death of Poirot's dentist, the plot of Christie's One, Two, Buckle My Show develops into a tale of blackmail, dual identity, and murder. It was the first of the Poirot novels to reflect the pervasive gloom of the Second World War, and one of Christie's most overtly political novels. "It's a real Agatha Christie thriller: exceedingly complicated in plot, briskly and compactly simple in narrative, with a swift course of unflagging suspense that leads to complete surprise" (Kay Irvin, New York Times Book Review) Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. Packing, Shipping and Returns We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.
Price: 195 GBP
Location: Colchester
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Binding: Hardback
Non-Fiction Subject: Literature, Poetry & Criticism
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Fiction Subject: Crime & Thriller
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Collins Crime Club
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Character Family: Hercule Poirot
Year Printed: 1940
