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The more entertaining stuff from the world of rare books: Detective fiction, PG Wodehouse, John le Carre, Ian Fleming, Agatha Christie, Tintin & Herge

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A snow-bound English country house, Christmas 1939.
The wealthy Lee family gathers at Gorston Hall for a festive reunion filled with forced smiles and old resentments.
When the tyrannical patriarch Simeon Lee is found brutally murdered in his locked bedroom, the Christmas cheer turns to suspicion and fear.
Poirot must cut through the tinsel and family lies to expose the killer hiding among the relatives.
Agatha Christie’s festive Poirot – a Christmas gathering ends in murder at Gorston Hall delivered with seasonal misdirection and classic ingenuity. Hercule Poirot's Christmas
The Crime Club Collins 1939 true 1st/1st – all correct first issue points Near VG book (no previous owner's inscriptions; no foxing or toning to contents or edges; some light marks throughout; original publisher's cloth, near VG)
Supplied with a basic colour copy of the original dust jacket.
All correct first issue points present as called for. Agatha Christie’s festive Poirot – a Christmas gathering ends in murder at Gorston Hall in near very good collector condition. https://t.co/2Ra57iVNe8
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Jamaica to Vermont, 1960.
James Bond tackles five ultra-classified short missions too dangerous for full novels.
From bow-and-arrow revenge in the Caribbean to murder in a frozen lake house and lethal underwater work.
Bond goes personal, lethal, and unflinching as only he can.
Ian Fleming’s fifth Bond collection – five short missions, from Jamaica to Vermont delivered with razor-sharp precision. For Your Eyes Only
Jonathan Cape 1960 true 1st/1st – all correct points Fine book (neat inscription to front pastedown and bookseller's ticket; no foxing to contents or edges, clean and unblemished throughout; cloth, fine and unmarked) in VG+ original dust jacket (not price clipped, no fading at all to red lettering on spine)
All correct first issue points present as called for. Ian Fleming’s fifth Bond collection – five short missions, from Jamaica to Vermont in fine collector condition. https://t.co/MLWaZeIxJM
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Dandy Town, 1941.
Korky the Cat lands in another fine mess while Desperate Dan dishes out his own brand of justice.
The gang’s wartime antics, cheeky pranks and colourful chaos fill every page.
Classic D.C. Thomson laughs to keep spirits up in 1942. The Dandy Monster Comic 1942 Annual
D.C. Thomson 1941 first edition – correct points VG book (small neat Xmas inscription in 'belongs to' on front pastedown; no loose or damaged pages; contents clean throughout; no restoration or touching in; no darkening to spine; front right-hand corner has crease and slight lift; robust copy; covers, bright, sound) – no dust jacket
All correct points present as called for. D.C. Thomson’s wartime Dandy annual – Korky, Desperate Dan and the gang’s 1942 antics in very good collector condition. https://t.co/rJYx6rPDO5
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A snow-covered Balkan pass, 1934.
The Orient Express lies stranded in a blizzard with a dead man in a locked compartment.
Poirot interrogates a carriage of strangers, each with secrets and alibis that begin to crack under pressure.
As the snow deepens, the truth emerges in one of detective fiction’s most celebrated and ingenious puzzles.
Classic Christie misdirection, psychological depth, and the perfect locked-room mystery delivered with icy elegance. Murder on the Orient Express
The Crime Club Collins 1934 true 1st/1st – all correct first issue points, scarce VG+ book (no previous owner's inscriptions or marks; contents clean throughout; no bumping or rubbing to edges or corners; cloth, bright) in VG original dust jacket (some minor tissue strengthening to verso, no fading to spine, publisher's printed price of 7/6)
All correct first issue points present as called for. Agatha Christie’s classic locked-room mystery – Poirot’s snowbound train investigation in very good plus collector condition. https://t.co/rSHjKjwzRu
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A quiet English village, 1926.
Dr. Sheppard chronicles the baffling murder of Roger Ackroyd in his locked study.
Suspects multiply, alibis fracture, and Hercule Poirot’s investigation takes an unprecedented turn.
The voice telling the tale holds a secret that will redefine the detective novel.
Classic Christie ingenuity, red herrings, and the twist that changed everything delivered with perfect control. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd 1926 true 1st/1st – all correct first issue points Near Fine book (no previous owner's inscriptions or marks; no foxing to contents or edges, unblemished throughout; no bumping or rubbing; no fading to red lettering on spine; original publisher's cloth, bright) in Near VG dust jacket (seldom seen, general wear to edges, publisher's printed price of 7/6 to spine)
All correct first issue points present as called for. Agatha Christie’s groundbreaking whodunit – the shocking twist that changed detective fiction in near fine collector condition. https://t.co/Tp07uoCihd #AgathaChristie #TheMurderOfRogerAckroyd #FirstEdition #RareBooks #GoldenAgeMystery #HerculePoirot #1926 #ClassicCrime

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A Kent golf course, 1959.
James Bond faces the gold-obsessed tycoon Auric Goldfinger across the fairways in a duel of skill and nerve.
Behind the clubs lies Operation Grand Slam — a plot to irradiate Fort Knox and cripple the Western economy.
Pussy Galore’s Flying Circus prepares its aerial assault as 007 confronts his most flamboyant and dangerous adversary yet.
Ian Fleming’s seventh Bond – gold, golf, and Pussy Galore’s aerial assault delivered with icy elegance. Goldfinger
Jonathan Cape 1959 true 1st/1st – all correct points VG+ book (no previous owner's inscriptions or marks; contents free of any foxing or toning; slightest lean to spine; cloth, fine, completely unblemished and without bumping or rubbing) in VG original dust jacket (not price clipped, no darkening or fading to spine)
All correct first issue points present as called for. Ian Fleming’s seventh Bond – gold, golf, and Pussy Galore’s aerial assault in very good plus collector condition. https://t.co/tAUh1G77or
#JamesBond #IanFleming #Goldfinger #FirstEdition #007 #RareBooks

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An ocean liner steaming across the Atlantic, c.1939.
Monty Bodkin finds himself entangled with a Hollywood film star, a valuable necklace, and a cast of unforgettable eccentrics.
Romantic cross-purposes, mistaken identities, and pure Wodehouse mayhem erupt on the high seas.
Classic Wodehouse wit, sparkling dialogue, and transatlantic farce delivered with effortless charm. The Luck of the Bodkins
Herbert Jenkins c.1939 fifth printing – correct points Fine book (no inscriptions or signs of previous ownership; contents clean and unblemished throughout, lightly foxed edges; cloth, bright) in Fine dust jacket (bright, no chips or loss, no toning or fading to spine)
All correct points present as called for. P.G. Wodehouse’s transatlantic farce – film star, necklace, and shipboard mayhem in fine collector condition. https://t.co/JsYsihSwSw
#PGWodehouse #TheLuckOfTheBodkins #RareBooks #Wodehouse #GoldenAgeComedy #1939 #VintageFiction

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A quiet English village, 1926.
Dr. Sheppard chronicles the baffling murder of Roger Ackroyd in his locked study.
Suspects multiply, alibis fracture, and Hercule Poirot’s investigation takes an unprecedented turn.
The voice telling the tale holds a secret that will redefine the detective novel.
Classic Christie ingenuity, red herrings, and the twist that changed everything delivered with perfect control. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd 1926 true 1st/1st – all correct first issue points VG+ book (no previous owner's inscriptions; contents and edges free of foxing and unblemished throughout; original publisher's cloth, VG+, red lettering remains unfaded) – no dust jacket
All correct first issue points present as called for. Agatha Christie’s groundbreaking whodunit – the shocking twist that changed detective fiction in very good plus collector condition. https://t.co/GA5SKK6S9S
#AgathaChristie #TheMurderOfRogerAckroyd #FirstEdition #RareBooks #GoldenAgeMystery #HerculePoirot #1926 #ClassicCrime

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A bustling seaside market town, 1930.
Little Pig Robinson sets off with his basket and best intentions for a simple trip to market.
But ships, sailors, and the call of the sea turn his errand into a voyage of discovery, danger, and delightful surprises.
Beatrix Potter’s final tale of porcine pluck, clever escapes, and heart-warming adventure delivered with charm and claw. The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
David McKay Company 1930 true 1st/1st – all correct first issue points Near Fine book (no previous owner's marks or inscriptions; no foxing or toning to contents or edges; bright; cloth, bright and unblemished) – no dust jacket
All correct first issue points present as called for. Beatrix Potter’s final tale – Little Pig Robinson’s adventure to market in near fine collector condition. https://t.co/MZuUiIYFQx
#BeatrixPotter #TheTaleOfLittlePigRobinson #FirstEdition #RareBooks #ChildrensClassics #PotterFirstEdition #1930 #VintageChildrensBooks

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A pretty English garden, 1907.
Tom Kitten, dressed in his best suit by his anxious mother Tabitha Twitchit, slips away with his sisters for a forbidden romp among the flowerbeds and ducks.
Pinafores tear, suits soil, and polite company turns to glorious chaos in a whirlwind of muddy paws and kitten mischief.
Classic Potter high jinks, maternal fury, and delightful disaster delivered with charm and claw. The Tale of Tom Kitten
Frederick Warne and Co 1907 true 1st/1st – all correct first issue points Fine book (small (erasable) date inscription to half title; contents clean and unblemished throughout, no loose or damaged pages, no foxing; green/grey covers, still very much bright) – no dust jacket
All correct first issue points present as called for. Beatrix Potter’s mischievous kitten tale – Tom Kitten’s adventure in the garden in fine collector condition. https://t.co/s8Ho9EJTEN
#BeatrixPotter #TheTaleOfTomKitten #FirstEdition #RareBooks #ChildrensClassics #PotterFirstEdition #1907 #VintageChildrensBooks

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A sun-drenched English garden, 1904.
Benjamin Bunny and his cousin Peter Rabbit slip beneath the gate into Mr McGregor’s forbidden vegetable patch.
Carrots, onions, and high-stakes mischief await—but so do the gardener’s rake and a very angry cat. Classic Potter adventure, courage, and narrow escapes delivered with charm and claw. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
Frederick Warne & Co 1904 true 1st American edition – earliest state with all correct points including the ‘Muffatees’ misprint at page 15 Very Good book (bright copy throughout with some rubbing to front hinge; December 12th 1904 inscription to half-title page; lettered maroon cloth with coloured pictorial label mounted on upper cover) – no dust jacket
All correct first American edition points present as called for. Beatrix Potter’s charming tale of Benjamin Bunny’s mischievous adventure in Mr. McGregor’s garden in very good collector condition. https://t.co/RUfg6EFrO4
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A rambling country house, 1908.
Tom Kitten, ever curious, squeezes into the chimney flue for a game of hide-and-seek.
But Samuel Whiskers and Anna Maria have other plans—flour, dough, and a roly-poly pudding recipe that nearly seals his fate.
Classic Potter suspense, whisker-twisting danger, and a kitten’s narrow escape delivered with charm and claw. The Roly-Poly Pudding
Frederick Warne & Co 1908 true 1st/1st – correct first state with undated title page Near Fine book (neat gift inscription to ffep verso; contents clean and unblemished throughout; covers bright and without fading or toning; bright cloth) – no dust jacket
All correct first issue points present as called for. Beatrix Potter’s tale of Tom Kitten’s adventure in the chimney in near fine collector condition. https://t.co/f2uVnEkmAV
#BeatrixPotter #TheRolyPolyPudding #FirstEdition #RareBooks #ChildrensClassics #PotterFirstEdition #1908 #VintageChildrensBooks

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A cosy English village, 1905. Ribby the cat bakes a perfect pie for afternoon tea with her neighbour Duchess.
Invitations are sent, the table laid—but a missing patty-pan and an unexpected visitor turn the day into delightful feline chaos.
Classic Potter mischief, sharp claws, and a stolen pie deliver laughter and lessons in abundance. The Pie and the Patty-Pan
Frederick Warne and Co 1905 true 1st/1st – all correct first issue points Near Fine book (no toning, pristine contents throughout, bright maroon boards (7 1/8 x 5 1/2 inches) with sharp white stamping to front cover, no bumping or rubbing) – no dust jacket
All verified first issue points present as called for. Beatrix Potter’s charming tale of two cats and a stolen pie in superb collector condition. https://t.co/LBO9c6YeeH
#BeatrixPotter #ThePieAndThePattyPan #FirstEdition #RareBooks #ChildrensClassics #PotterFirstEdition #1905 #VintageChildrensBooks

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London, 1952. Simon Templar—the Saint—is back in a bumper omnibus of his sharpest, most stylish exploits.
Two full collections of devilish ruses, glamorous danger, and the ungodly getting precisely what they deserve.
Halo gleaming. Stick-figure calling card left behind. The Second Saint Omnibus
Hodder & Stoughton 1952 true 1st/1st – all correct points
VG book (no previous owner marks or inscriptions, no foxing/toning, bright cloth) in VG bright unclipped jacket Inscribed and signed by Roger Moore (The Saint on television and later James Bond) directly to the title page:
“Dear Margaret, Thankyou for helping make ‘The Miracle Tea Party’ even more miraculous.” The recipient was Margaret Lacey, who appeared with Moore in the Eon production of Diamonds Are Forever as Mrs. Whistler. A spectacular TV Saint / 007 association copy—pure collector gold. https://t.co/gmut4eaNJB
#TheSaint #LeslieCharteris #RogerMoore #SimonTemplar #SignedAssociation #JamesBond #FirstEdition #RareBooks

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Las Vegas, 1956. James Bond tracks a ruthless diamond smuggling operation from London into the glittering casinos of Nevada.
He goes up against the Spangled Mob — two of America’s deadliest gangsters.
Horse racing fixes at Saratoga. Cold-blooded hits in the desert.
High-rolling, hard-boiled, and lethal. Diamonds Are Forever
Jonathan Cape 1956 true 1st/1st – all correct points
VG+ book (no inscriptions, no foxing or toning, clean throughout, bright silver lettering on spine, no bumping) in VG original unclipped jacket Ian Fleming’s fourth Bond — his most American and hard-edged adventure. https://t.co/5ucOJAYXGP
#JamesBond #IanFleming #DiamondsAreForever #FirstEdition #007 #RareBooks

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The Adirondacks, 1962. A remote, run-down Dreamy Pines Motel—off-season, empty roads, heavy rain.
Vivienne Michel, young and alone, takes the night shift.
Two brutal thugs arrive with sinister plans.
Terror builds in the isolated dark… until a stranger checks in. The Spy Who Loved Me
Jonathan Cape 1962 true 1st/1st – all correct points
Fine book (no inscriptions/marks, unblemished contents, pristine cloth with no bumping/rubbing) in Fine remarkably well-preserved jacket (no toning, no wear to head/tail of spine, unclipped) Ian Fleming’s tenth Bond—his most unusual and intimate: told from Vivienne Michel’s first-person perspective, raw, tense, and unflinching. A standout copy of this controversial gem. https://t.co/YwJNW9nhrf
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France, 1931. The Pleydell clan—Berry, Daphne, Boy, and the irrepressible American Adèle—are back after the war.
A notorious jewel thief crosses their path.
From Paris boulevards to the wild Pyrenees, a madcap chase ensues—cars roaring, wits sharper, laughter nonstop.
Crime, criminals, and comedy collide in high style. Adèle & Co.
Hodder & Stoughton July 1931 first edition, second impression (same month as first) – all correct points, Hubin-listed
VG book (clean throughout, bright unmarked cloth) in Near VG pictorial jacket (identical to first impression, priced 7/6 intact) Dornford Yates’ sparkling Berry & Co. return—post-war escapades with Adèle and the gang in peak witty, adventurous form. A superb early reprint copy. https://t.co/0T1FEK6Jsp
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Styleside, 1975. Poirot summons Hastings back to Styles—the scene of his very first case.
An old house full of guests, old secrets, and a killer who has struck five times before.
The great detective is frail, wheelchair-bound… yet he knows the truth.
This is the final curtain for Hercule Poirot. Curtain: Poirot's Last Case
Collins 1975 true 1st/1st – all correct points
Fine book (no marks/inscriptions, clean unblemished contents, pristine cloth with no bumping/rubbing) in Near Fine original unclipped jacket (no tears/loss, no spine fade/toning) Signed to a large publicity photograph (254×203mm) by Hugh Fraser (Captain Hastings) and Philip Jackson (Chief Inspector Japp) from ITV’s beloved Agatha Christie’s Poirot series—perfect TV tie-in association for collectors. Christie’s poignant farewell to her most famous creation—a superb, signed copy of one of mystery’s greatest finales. https://t.co/Tiu8Z7Ac2X
#AgathaChristie #HerculePoirot #Curtain #PoirotsLastCase #Signed #HughFraser #PhilipJackson #FirstEdition #GoldenAgeMystery #RareBooks

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“For Your Eyes Only”
Five ultra-classified short missions—too explosive for full novels.
Jamaican revenge with bow and arrow precision.
Murder in a frozen Vermont lake house.
Underwater terror in the Seychelles.
Bond goes personal, lethal, and unflinching. For Your Eyes Only
Jonathan Cape 1960 first edition, second impression – all correct points
Fine book (very small neat contemporary inscription to ffep only, no foxing/toning, completely unblemished contents, sharp unmarked cloth, no fraying/bumping) – no jacket Ian Fleming’s fifth Bond collection—his sharpest, most varied shorts in superb, jacketless condition. A strong, clean copy of this essential 007 title. https://t.co/xskGePEyyu
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Auchentogle, 1965. Maw Broon keeps the hoose spick and span (mostly).
Paw schemes for a quiet pint (never succeeds).
The weans cause merry hell with endless energy.
Granpaw dispenses wisdom from his pipe. The Broons 1966 Annual
D.C. Thomson 1965 first edition
Mint – appears as new/unread (no inscriptions/marks, pristine contents, unblemished card covers with sharp corners, no creasing) – no jacket Scotland’s happiest family in peak form—timeless tenement laughs, classic Dudley D. Watkins art, and pure nostalgic joy in superb condition. https://t.co/79PGUd9MT7
#TheBroons #OorWullie #DCThomson #ScottishComics #VintageAnnual #MintCondition #Collectibles