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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 1d

This fab 1961 1st global paperback of #agathachristie "The Cat Among the Pigeons" evokes the Swinging 60s - a theme one of my fave podcasts @christietime.bsky.social discusses so well - and stay tuned as my new article on 60s paperbacks 1sts will be live in a few days on my website. #booksky

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 2d

The 1936 1st edition of #agathachristie The ABC Murders. One of the classic Hercule #Poirot stories. His notable quote: "If you can induce a person to talk to you for long enough... sooner or later they will give themselves away" #goldenage #crimefiction #murdermystery #queenofcrime

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 5d

The 1932 first US edition of #agathachristie Peril at End House. I love this gothic-art-deco style jacket. A quote from the book: “Poirot," I said. "I have been thinking." [ #poirot replied] "An admirable exercise my friend. Continue it.” #crimefiction #goldenage

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 12d

Cards on the Table - #agathachristie - 1st American edition (Feb 1937). Quote: "Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend" - #poirot A rather unique dust wrapper with the skull apparition. #firstedition #rarebooks #crimefiction

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 14d

The first time #agathachristie masterpiece "The Witness for the Prosecution" appeared in paperback was in 1956, published in the USA by Dell. There was no British paperback of this short-story as Fontana only published the play-script, not the story. #rarebooks #vintagebooks

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 21d

What s great talk from Sophie Hannah and Lucy Fonley at the #AgathaChristie @agathafestival.bsky.social yesterday discussing their #poirot & #MissMarple continuation novels (plus obviously great writers on their own)

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 23d

Enjoyed presenting to #U3A yesterday in #Launceston #Cornwall all about #AgathaChristie stories set in the West Country, incl. all the Cornish ones and many in #Devon - It was a great audience and a fun time.

Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 23d

Really enjoyed hearing Kathryn Harkup talk about poisons in #agathachristie novels at the Festival, and looking forward to reading her newest "V is for Venom" #poison #CrimeFiction

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 25d

That shouldn't be a 'Mystery' - no pun intended 😉

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 25d

Happy 135th Birthday today to #agathachristie

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 26d

Finally made it to #torquay for the @agathafestival.bsky.social and my first visit to see the #agathachristie commemorative bench with her beloved dog, Peter.

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 26d

A wonderful evening at Ugbrooke Park where a young #agathachristie first met her husband-to-be, Archie. The murder mystery evening was part of the @agathafestival.bsky.social

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 27d

A quick visit to the #AgathaChristie memorial in #London West end celebrating her success as a playwright in addition to being a novelist. Now off to #Torquay for the @agathafestival.bsky.social

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Sep 9

Time to head to the airport! What's the perfect #agathachristie
book to read on an airplane? Here's 4 choices all involves planes to some degree, each w/ wonderful cover art by Tom Adams. #poirot #travel #bookcovers

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Sep 8

For those who may find themselves in #exeter #devon beyond the Festival the actor Pauline Moran (aka Miss Lemon from the wonderful Poirot TV series) will be the guest at the Exeter Phoenix on Sun 28 Sept as part of the Hell Tor Festival. #poirot #helltor #festival #tvactors #agathachristie

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Sep 7

Another thoroughly enjoyable episode. Well done.

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Sep 7

Flashback 2024 @agathafestival.bsky.social - riding the Dartmouth Steam Train for an onboard murder mystery. Arriving in #torquay later this week to make new memories & mingle with fellow #agathachristie fans.

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Sep 4

1938 - #agathachristie #deathonthenile - 1st American edition. Dodd Mead, NY, USA. “What a poisonous woman! Whew! Why didn’t somebody murder her!” “It may yet happen,” #Poirot consoled him.” #bookquote #crime #mystery

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Sep 2

This c.1931 reprint (Grosset, NY, USA) of #agathachristie #partnersincrime is shown here w/ another image I love #HorstPHorst famous 1937 photo of #cocochanel taken in NY (that became her favourite). I like to imagine Coco had just read this book and liked the pose! #bookcovers

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Aug 31

My newest article looks in depth at British #agathachristie "Review Copies" - books published or distributed prior to the official publication date. With images, insights into the various types & values. #mysterybooks #booksky #missmarple Full details at: collectingchristie.com/post/agatha-...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Aug 30

"Remembered Death" (1st paperback, 1947, USA). This was the title #agathachristie chose for the novel, but when the UK hardback was published in 1944, the title was deemed too negative given the mounting war dead, so it was changed to 'Sparkling Cyanide'. #bookcover #crimefiction #worldwar2

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Aug 29

Great #bookcoverart : 1943 - The Patriotic Murders by #AgathaChristie published by Pocket Books (USA). A true global first paperback. (UK Title: One, Two, Buckle my Shoe). #vintagebooks #bookcovers #booksky

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Aug 28

Who says nothing's free! Just secured my tickets to the
@agathafestival.bsky.social "Mysterious Mix & Mingle" on Weds eve 17th Sept. Looking forward to mingling with fellow #AgathaChristie fans. See you there #Torquay - Link: iacf-uk.org/festival-202...

Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Aug 26

"Death in the Clouds" - #agathachristie's 'Greatest #poirot story'!!! This is the late 1930s 'Library Edition' priced 2/6 & while still scarce its a more affordable printing to hunt for. #rarebooks, #usedbooks, #bookcollecting #antiquebooks #vintagebooks #oldbooks #bookcovers

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · Aug 24

One of my favourite early #agathachristie printings is the 1927 Bodley Head "Popular Edition" (2nd edtn) of "The Secret of Chimneys" because of its unique cover art only used on this version & I'm a Bundle Brent fan 🧐 #bookcover #crimefiction #blueskyreads #booklovers #bookworm #booksky

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