Search Results: Titles starting with A from Brought to Book Ltd

UK: The Crime Club, Collins, 1936. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good+. The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie First Edition The Crime Club Collins 1936. Library rebind. No pockets or dockets nor stamps. Unblemished throughout. Leeds 'Lender's Library' paper ticket to front pastedown. Covers are G+. In the heart of England, a chilling game of cat and mouse unfolds as the notorious serial killer, A.B.C., terrorizes the nation. Following a chilling pattern, A.B.C. systematically murders victims whose names correspond to consecutive letters of the alphabet, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in their wake. Hercule Poirot, the renowned detective, is summoned to join forces with Chief Inspector Japp, determined to bring A.B.C. to justice. Their pursuit takes them from the bustling streets of London to the tranquil villages of the countryside, as they grapple with the killer's cryptic clues and a web of deceit that spans across the country. Each murder scene bears a haunting… Read More

UK: The Crime Club, Collins, 1934. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie Second Impression The Crime Club Collins January 1934. Published the same month as first. No previous owner's name inscriptions or marks. Contents are unblemished throughout. Original publisher's orange cloth covers are VG+ and without bumping or rubbing to corners or edges. In the sleepy English countryside, a series of gruesome murders unfolds, each victim with an alliterative name and the crime scene meticulously staged to resemble the next letter in the alphabet. The perpetrator, known only as "A.B.C.," taunts the authorities with coded messages and audacious challenges, leaving the police baffled and the public in a state of fear. Enter the illustrious detective Hercule Poirot, summoned from his retirement to unravel the cryptic riddles and apprehend the elusive killer. Joining forces with Chief Inspector Japp and his loyal friend Arthur Hastings, Poirot… Read More

Penguin Viking, 2017. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Fine. A Legacy of Spies Signed by John le Carré First Edition Penguin Viking 2017. A VG+ copy. No inscriptions or marks, contents and edges clean and unmarked. In a very fine dust jacket. Not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR directly and without dedication.

UK: The Crime Club, Collins, 1936. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie First Edition The Crime Club Collins 1936. A fine book, completely free of inscriptions or signs of previous ownership. Covers are unmarked. In like original bright dust jacket that has no closed tears or creasing. Scarce. For further images please see the Brought to Book homepage.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Absolute Friends Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 2004. A fine copy that still appears as new and unread. Contents and edges clean and unblemished, covers unmarked. In a near fine dust jacket with no tears, creasing or loss. Not price clipped and still retaining its original promotional wrap-around band. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR directly to title page without dedication.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Absolute Friends Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 2004. No previous owner's name inscriptions or marks. Contents clean throughout, lightly foxed edges. Covers are VG in like dust jacket. Not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR directly to title page without dedication. "Absolute Friends" is a novel by John le Carré that delves into the complexities of friendship, betrayal, and political idealism. The story follows the lives of Ted Mundy and Sasha, two individuals who form an unlikely bond during their college years in Cold War-era Britain. Both disillusioned with their respective societies, they become involved in radical activism. Decades later, they reunite and become embroiled in a plot involving intelligence agencies, terrorism, and the Iraq War. As their past and present collide, they must navigate a world of shifting loyalties and moral… Read More

UK: Hutchinson, 2001. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Adam and Eve and Pinch Me Signed by Ruth Rendell First Edition Hutchinson 2001. No inscriptions, no foxing or toning. A fine copy in like dust jacket. SIGNED by Ruth Rendell directly to title page.

UK: William Blackwood & Sons, 1925. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Good+. The Adventures of Captain Ivan Koravitch by Victor L. Whitechurch First Edition William Blackwood & Sons 1925. Small neat name inscription to ffep. Contents unblemished throughout. Covers are VG+ and without toning to spine. In original seldom seen G+ pictorial dust jacket. Publisher's printed price of 7/6. Hubin. "The Adventures of Captain Ivan Koravitch" by Victor L. Whitechurch is an enthralling tale set in the early 20th century. Captain Ivan Koravitch, a charismatic and daring adventurer, embarks on a series of thrilling escapades across exotic lands and treacherous seas. From uncovering hidden treasures in remote islands to navigating through perilous encounters with dangerous criminals, the captain's indomitable spirit and quick thinking guide him through every challenge. Alongside his loyal crew, he encounters mysterious allies and formidable adversaries, all while evading… Read More

UK: Macmillan, 1985. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The Adventures of Inspector Lestrade Signed by M.J. Trow First Edition Macmillan 1985. A fine copy. Covers are bright, as is the original dust jacket which has no fading to red on spine. No creasing or tears and not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR directly to title page without dedication.

UK: Methuen, 1975. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. Hergé . The Adventures of Tintin The Broken Ear by Hergé First Edition Methuen 1975. A very fine copy. Contents bright and without fault. Boards spring when opened. No creasing to hinges and no bumping or rubbing to corners.

UK: Methuen, 1983. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. Hergé . The Adventures of Tintin The Blue Lotus by Hergé First Edition Methuen 1983. No previous owner's name inscriptions or marks. Contents clean and unblemished throughout. A VG+ copy with lightly marked covers. No rubbing to corners or edges and no toning or fading to spine. "The Blue Lotus" is the fifth volume in the beloved "Adventures of Tintin" comic series by Hergé. Set in the 1930s, it follows the intrepid young reporter Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy as they journey to China. Tintin becomes embroiled in a thrilling adventure involving international espionage, drug smuggling, and political intrigue. Along the way, he teams up with his friends Captain Haddock and the bumbling detectives Thomson and Thompson to uncover a sinister plot orchestrated by a Japanese spy ring. Through daring escapes and clever sleuthing, Tintin ultimately foils the villains' plans and restores… Read More

UK: D.C. Thomson, 1925. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Adventure Land Annual 1925 D.C. Thomson. Light pencil inscription to fep (Christmas 1924). No loose or damaged pages. Light rubbing to edges and corners. A VG copy.

UK: Ward Lock & Co Ltd, 1903. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good+. The Adventures of Romney Pringle by Clifford Ashdown R. Austin Freeman & John J. Pitcairn First Softcover Edition Ward Lock & Co Ltd 1903. Small neat name inscription to half title. Contents free of foxing and unblemished throughout. Original card covers showing little sign of use and still very much bright. A VG+ example of a seldom seen title. Queen's Quorum 30. Scarce. The Adventures of Romney Pringle, penned by Clifford Ashdown, delves into the captivating world of detective fiction. The book revolves around the eponymous character, Romney Pringle, a young lawyer with a penchant for crime-solving. Pringle's inquisitive nature and sharp intellect lead him into a series of thrilling escapades, where he tackles baffling mysteries and uncovers hidden truths. From tracking down stolen jewels to investigating strange disappearances, Pringle's adventures take readers on a rollercoaster ride of… Read More

UK: Methuen, 1983. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. Hergé . The Adventures of Tintin The Blue Lotus by Hergé First Edition Methuen 1983. A fine copy. No previous owner's name inscriptions or marks. Contents are clean and unblemished throughout. Covers are bright and unmarked, spine unfaded. "The Blue Lotus" is the fifth book in the popular comic book series "The Adventures of Tintin" created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. The story is set in the 1930s and follows the intrepid young reporter Tintin as he travels to China. Tintin becomes involved in a complex adventure filled with political intrigue, espionage, and a quest to uncover the truth behind the smuggling of opium. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Sino-Japanese War and explores themes of friendship, cultural understanding, and resistance against oppression. Tintin forms alliances with characters like Captain Haddock and the Chinese boy Chang Chong-Chen. Together, they… Read More

UK: D.C. Thomson, 1926. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. Adventure Land Annual 1926 D.C Thomson. Light pencil inscription to fep (Christmas 1925). No loose or damaged pages. Covers still very much bright. A near fine copy.

UK: Methuen, 1963. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Hergé . The Adventures of Tintin The Castafiore Emerald by Hergé First Edition Methuen 1963. No previous owner's name inscriptions, no loose or damaged pages. A near VG copy that has bumping / rubbing to front cover. No splitting or fraying to spine.

UK: George Newnes, 1892. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle First Editions George Newnes Ltd 1892 & 1894. No obvious cracking to hinges on either volume. Contents clean throughout and no loose or damaged pages. Neat inscription dated 1896 to 'Memoirs'. Binding still tight on both volumes. VG & VG+.

UK: D.C. Thomson, 1928. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. Adventure Land Annual 1928 D.C Thomson. Neat inscription to fep (Christmas 1927). No loose or damaged pages. Covers still very much bright. A near fine copy.

UK: Methuen, 1968. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. Hergé . The Adventures of Tintin Flight 714 by Hergé First Edition Methuen 1968. A near fine copy that has no previous owner's name inscriptions. Contents are clean and unblemished throughout. No loose pages and no cracking to hinges. Covers are bright, unmarked and have no toning or splitting to spine. No rubbing to corners or edges. "The Adventures of Tintin: Flight 714" by Hergé takes readers on a gripping journey as Tintin, his loyal companion Captain Haddock, and the eccentric Professor Calculus find themselves aboard a private jet hijacked by Rastapopoulos, a familiar nemesis. The story unfolds on a remote volcanic island where they encounter an enigmatic millionaire, Laszlo Carreidas, and a secretive group called the Syndicate. Tintin and his friends become entangled in a high-stakes adventure involving kidnapping, betrayal, and a hidden alien spacecraft. Hergé's masterful… Read More

UK: Methuen, 1961. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Hergé . The Adventures of Tintin The Shooting Star by Hergé First Edition Methuen 1961. Very small name inscription to extreme corner of title page and also ffep. Contents clean and unblemished throughout. No splitting or fraying to spine. Light signs of shelf wear. A VG copy.