The Mousetrap: A Play.
by Christie, Agatha
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London: Samuel French, 1954. Samuel French's first acting edition of the longest-running West End show, issued on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of its first performance the Ambassadors Theatre, London. Octavo, original wrappers. In near fine condition. The Mousetrap opened in London's West End in 1952 and ran continuously until 16 March 2020. The longest-running West End show, it has by far the longest initial run of any play in history, with its 27,500th performance taking place on 18 September 2018. The play was published as a paperback by Samuel French Ltd. as French's Acting Edition No. 153 in 1954 and is still in print. It was first published in hardback in The Mousetrap and Other Plays by G. P. Putnam's Sons in 1978.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 128307
- Title
- The Mousetrap: A Play.
- Author
- Christie, Agatha
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Samuel French
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1954
- Keywords
- Agatha Christie First Edition, The Mousetrap First Edition
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
Glossary
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- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...