Description: Introducing Ariadne OliverCARDS ON THE TABLEBy Agatha Christie1937First US edition of this Hercule Poirot detective novel, the first to feature recurring character Ariadne Oliver, a "hot-headed feminist" and bloodthirsty detective novelist.Very good plus in very good jacket."Don't you ever write the same plot twice running?" In her foreword acknowledging the limited number of suspects, Christie argues for the psychological interest of the case, "because when all is said and done, it is the mind of the murderer that is of supreme interest." All four of the story's card-players come under suspicion as it's well-known the bridge-playing mind has a strong affinity for crime. This US edition was preceded by the UK edition of 1936; both are scarce. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1937. 7.75'' x 5.5''. Orange pictorial cloth stamped in black. Orange topstain. In original unclipped ($2.00) pictorial dust jacket. 262 pages. Book with slight spine lean, minor edgewear. Light chipping and creasing to jacket, sunning to spine. Sharp. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Christie, Agatha
Publisher: Dodd, Mead & Company
Year Printed: 1937
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
