Hickory Dickory Dock

Hickory Dickory Dock, by Agatha Christie. 

London: The Crime Club by Collins, [1955]. First edition, first impression. Sized 19 x 12.5cm. Pp. 191. With original, unclipped dust wrapper.

Notes

An intriguing mystery novel by Agatha Christie, with a story set in a London hostel, where a series of seemingly trivial thefts escalate into a murder. Hercule Poirot is called in to investigate, and he discovers that there may be more to the crimes than meets the eye. As Poirot delves into the lives of the hostel's residents, he uncovers a tangle of personal relationships, hidden motives, and long-buried secrets. The novel explores themes of psychology and human behavior, and as the detective puts together the pieces of the puzzle, the true nature of the crimes becomes clear. "Hickory Dickory Dock" is celebrated for its intricate plotting and engaging characters, showcasing Agatha Christie's mastery of the mystery genre. 

Condition

Publisher's original cloth binding with black lettering to spine. Externally in very good condition with the lightest marking in places. Bumping to spine tips, but corners straight. Binding has a light lean, but joints are strong and pages well bound. Foxing to edges, as well as more heavily to prelims and sporadically throughout (although mostly contained to page extremities). A couple of ear marks are present that have now been straightened. Presenting well in a good, unclipped dust wrapper with grubby, somewhat darkened panels and a tanned spine. Some chipping to head and base of the dust jacket, but minimal loss, including a couple of closed tears, as pictured. Small pen mark to upper-right corner of the front panel. The dust wrapper has now been placed in a removable, protective sleeve of archival quality.