April 12, 2024
1939 - First Printing - Detection Medley - AGATHA CHRISTIE & Others & Orig D/J
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In the year 1928 [Anthony Berkeley] approached several writers of detective fiction, with the suggestion that they should dine together at stated intervals for the purpose of discussing matters connected with their craft. The idea found immediate favour, and a series of dinners were held. The success of these meetings was such that the group of some twenty persons who had been invited to attend them decided to organise themselves into a permanent Club.... and her e we have their first collection of stories . States on the front panel of the original dust-jacket : A magnificent collection of stories, essays, and articles specially compiled by MEMBERS of the DETECTION CLUB and published at their request. Author's include : MARGERY ALLINGHAM. H.C. BAILEY. JOHN DICKSON CARR. G.K. CHESTERTON. AGATHA CHRISTIE. G.D.H. & MARGARET COLE. J.J. CONNINGTON. FREEMAN WILLS CROFTS. AUSTIN FREEMAN. ANTHONY GILBERT. LORD GORELL. MILWARD KENNEDY. ARTHUR MORRISON. BARONESS ORCZY. DOROTHY SAYERS. HENRY WADE. HUGH WALPOLE. DETECTION MEDLEY Edited by John Rhode Introduction by A.A. Milne Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd. 1939 [ No dates are mentioned in the book, this is a first edition, first print point ] Condition & Description: The original dust-jacket houses this book. Priced on spine at 4/6. Chips to middle top and middle
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