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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

NEWS: I appreciate BlueSky's role as an alternative to X, but its usage has plummeted (-40% last year alone) so I'm ending my role here. For those interested in following my #agathachristie articles and posts, please subscribe at CollectingChristie.com or follow on FB, X, Threads or Instagram

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Collecting Christie provides articles on collecting Agatha Christie books, first editions, hardbacks, paperback, art, collectibles, ephemera and other Christie inspired items. Most common are UK First...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Some of the "pulpiest" #agathachristie paperbacks were those published by Avon (USA) in the late 1940s - early 1950s. These two examples are from 1951. I doubt Agatha ever saw them (fortunately) & I wonder what the purchasers thought they would read! #PulpFiction #pulp

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

One of my newest additions (a most generous gift from a recent house guest) to my collection is this fabulous c.1932 booklet for the Spanish screening of "Black Coffee" by #agathachristie - interestingly they dubbed the French film production not the British one. #filmmemorabilia #vintagepaperback

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

New #agathachristie Article: From 1932-1988, Ladies Home Journal published & illustrated 4 novels & 4 shorts - most global 1sts. They include 'The Second Gong' & The Pale Horse', Full details & all the images on my website: collectingchristie.com

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

£27,001 sale price on eBay! ($36,000 US) - time to find your own tatty #agathachristie vintage book in desperate need of restoration! This 3rd edition Murder on the Orient Express (1934) had an identical jacket to the 1st edition to which, after restoring, it will soon be married no doubt.

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I don't often comment on the abundant fake #agathachristie signatures that show up - but when the book was published in 2005 (29 years after she died) & the auction house states its been verified for authenticity & value it at $4,000-$8,000, it's too much to pass up! #FakeSignature

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

1930 The Mysterious Mr. Quin (1st UK edtn). As #agathachristie described Mr. Quin as "a man shown in a harlequin-coloured light that fell on him through a glass window" I thought this picture suitable! #firstedition #GoldenAge

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

For this week's #murdereverymonday theme of a crime book with village scene, an #AgathaChristie that ties in w/ the fact that I'm in #mendocino for the #MurderSheWrote Festival this week #angelalansbury

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Now onto #agathachristie (Westmacott) "Unfinished Portrait" (1934) for the next episode of the fab new podcast #westmapod frm @christietime.com - Unusually both UK & US 1st editions (shown here) used the same art by noted illustrator Hookway Cowles, who was known for his glamour & art deco style.

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Many covers of #agathachristie books are purposeful pastiches of famous artworks. My new articles provide insights as to why these images were likely chosen & how they enrich the covers. Full details at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/cover-p...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

"Are you happy? If not, consult Mr. Parker Pyne". This #agathachristie US 1st edition from 1934 had a slightly different title than the British edition (Parker Pyne Investigates).Any favourite stories from the collection? #collectchristie #rarebooks #crimefiction #booksky #reading

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest (c.1945) by #agathachristie from Vallancey Press. Features the great line re: #poirot "the tortured splendour of his famous moustaches." I love these little single wartime publications - unique and very collectible. #collectchristie

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

N or M? (1941 1st ed) by #agathachristie A great quote from this wartime Tommy & Tuppence novel: "Cut out the compliments," said Tuppence. "I'm admiring myself a good deal, so there's no need for you to chime in.” #firstedition #collectchristie

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A 1950s programme for #agathachristie's most famous play. Note that on these early playbills the play's name wasn't shown - just an image of a mousetrap - making these unique collectibles! #theatre #themousetrap

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

1928 - The Mystery of the Blue Train by #agathachristie - 1st edtn w/ its wonderful period artwork. Notable Quote: “My name is Hercule #poirot,” he said quietly, “and I am probably the greatest detective in the world.”

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Redbook magazine published 4 #agathaChristie novels from 1933 - 1967, incl. the slightly mistitled 'The Third Girl' with its very 60s photo montage. My new article on all these #vintagemagazines, w/ all the artwork is at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/agatha-...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Great new podcast "Westmapod" from the duo @christietime.com about Mary Westmacott (aka #agathachristie ) launched today. Looking forward to the fortnightly drop. #grayshashtag #westmafan

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A recent auction of #agathachristie books saw strong prices for later editions & jackets. For example £10,760 for 'Murder on the Orient Express' in a 2nd state DJ & £2,285 for 'Peril at End House' in a 5th edtn DJ. My post-sale review is online at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/forum-a...

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AUCTION REVIEW: Forum Auctions 2026-March-26

Forum Auctions's March 26, 2026 sale featured six Agatha Christie books - some firsts & some later editions, with a mix of original and later jackets. My new article looks at all the lots, with origin...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

AUCTION ALERT: 26-Mar-2026 at Forum Auctions' Fine Books saleLots 119-124. A lovely collection of #agathachristie books, many with period jackets but later states, making prices palatable than 1st state jackets. Details at: www.forumauctions.co.uk/catalog?grid...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The 1st play #agathachristie wrote was 'Black Coffee' (1930) & is a great read. The playscript was 1st published by Ashley in 1934. This is the 2nd printing from 1939 that was owned by Christie's theatrical agent L. E. (Leonard) Berman - a unique Christie collectible. #theatre #collectibles

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Arguably one of the most successful writings by #agathachristie but perhaps read by very few fans? The playscript of The Mousetrap was 1st published in 1954 (shown here), but is still in print. I highly recommend reading her plays - after all she is the most successful female playwright of all time.

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

A couple of previously unseen studio photographs by Tom Adams that he staged to create his covers for #agathachristie Fontana paperbacks 'A Pocketful of Rye' (1966) and '4:50' from Paddington' (1967). #coverart #vintagepaperbacks

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

1924 - Poirot Investigates by #agathachristie - This collection had 11 short stories in the UK but 14 in the US. Why the difference? Did #sherlockholmes had something to do with it? My new article explores this collection in depth. Full details at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/poirot-...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

On this #InternationalWomensDay I celebrate the Queen of Crime - #agathachristie . Shared here is a studio photo of Francesca Annis who portrayed Tuppence Beresford in the fun 1980s TV show 'Partners in Crime', based on Christie's characters. #TVmemorabilia

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Pleased to share that I will be at the @agathafestival.bsky.social this year & honoured to be presenting on "Roger Ackroyd Day" (17-Sep). My spoiler-free illustrated talk will share new & fascinating insights into #agathachristie Ackroyd over its 100 years. Details: www.iacf-uk.org/festival-202...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I attended the ABAA #cabookfair this weekend in #sanfrancisco on the hunt for rare #agathachristie & Golden Age books. There were a few Christie's to be found incl. an unpriced 'colonial' 1st ed Lord Edgware Dies! Full review, images & findings at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/2026-ca...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Off to the 57th California Int'l Antiquarian Book Fair in #sanfrancisco this evening (goes all weekend) - hoping to see some rare #agathachristie & other Golden Age books! Report coming post-event!

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

'Curtain Up' by Julius Green (2015). I just finished re-reading this book filled with wonderful insights from extensive research into #agathachristie's stage plays & was again impressed by how much great content there is. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. #bookrecommendations #stageplay

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Excited to see the first events for the Sept 2026 @agathafestival.bsky.social starting to go live. Looking forward to seeing both new and familiar faces at this wonderful #agathachristie event Initial details at: www.iacf-uk.org/festival-202...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

'Evil Under the Sun' by #agathachristie was published in 1941 just two weeks before Germany invaded Russia giving its title a unique weight in those dark days. This is the UK 1st edition w/ its wonderful map of Smuggler's Island (Burgh Island). #firstedition #rarebooks

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The Hollow (Collier's, US, 1946) by #agathachristie - In the 1930s-1950s Collier's had some wonderful period illustrations that really brought the novels to life. My new articles share all the images from the 11 novels they published. To view all go to www.collectingchristie.com/post/collier...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

The 1st US printing of "A Daughter's A Daughter" by #agathachristie (#5 of her 6 Westmacott novels) - a 1963 Dell pb. Uniquely, the only book she ever adapted from a play she first wrote. #vintagepaperbacks #firstedition

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

In the 1940s & 1950s, Collier's magazine (US) published several #agathachristie novels before they appeared as books - including 'Towards Zero', 'The Hollow', 'The Moving Finger' & others. My new article will be published soon on my website w/ all the illustrations that accompanied these stories.

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

I love this new cover for #agathachristie 'Third Girl' (1966), illustrated by Stephen Millership - it both invites curiosity & evokes the 60s through its architecture really well. #coverart #bookcover

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Auction Alert: Next week's Forum Auctions features 12 lots of #AgathaChristie books including a lovely jacketed 'A Murder is Announced'. Full preview of the all the Christie lots incl. my comments at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/forum-a...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

This surprisingly scarce 1954 'Corgi' paperback of The Murder on the Links by #AgathaChristie is the first traditional paperback of this title (excl. Bodley Head's 1932 larger 9d softback). I like the reference to #herculepoirot as 'Ace of Detectives'!

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

My latest article looks in depth at all the #agathachristie stories published by #Colliers (USA) from 1934-1941, w/ all the fabulous illustrations, collecting tips & values. Read & see all at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/collier...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The 1st appearance of 'Evil Under the Sun' by #agathachristie was in Colliers magazine (US, 1940) w/ great artwork. I'll be publishing a detailed article on all the #christie novels published by Colliers on my website over the next few weeks, #vintagemagazines #CrimeFiction

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

If you find yourself in #amsterdam a visit to 'The Book Exchange' is well worth it with ~100 vintage #AgathaChristie paperbacks, incl many 1st Fontana's & Continental editions.

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Imerse yourself in my new article about 'The Murder on the Links' (1923) by #agathachristie. #Poirot & Hastings' 2nd case. Fresh insights into all the printings, from newspapers to 1st editions & reprints - w/ images, collecting tips & valuations. Link: www.collectingchristie.com/post/the-mur...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

“Are you happy? If not, consult Mr. Parker Pyne.” - Parker Pyne Investigates by #agathachristie (1934 1st edition). Notable for introducing readers to Miss Lemon & Ariadne Oliver for this first time (in a book). #GoldenAge

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

“Two young adventurers for hire. Willing to do anything, go anywhere. Pay must be good.” - The Secret Adversary by #agathachristie (1922 US 1st edition) #rarebooks #goldenage #tommyandtuppence

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

The only #agathachristie story specifically set on NYE is 'The Passing of Mr. Quin' (later 'Coming of..'), Heavily adapted into a film in 1928. This is the very scarce tie-in book published in April 1929. Read the original in the s/s collection 'The Mysterious Mr. Quin'. #rarebooks #MovieTrivia

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for a fun year of all things #agathachristie & looking forward to a great 2026.

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Do you have any rare and valuable #agathachristie paperbacks on your shelf? My final instalment about all the first editions of her books, including values, images and collecting tips is now online at: www.collectingchristie.com/post/agatha-...

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Agatha Christie Paperback Firsts - 1970-1980

The final instalment in my series on Agatha Christie first edition paperbacks - both global and British. With images of all the covers, collecting tips and valuation insights.

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

My 1st acquisition. A very young me, back in 1984 stumbled on this 1943 Triangle reprint of #agathachristie The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. The vintage jacket and old book smell & feel sparked the flame that starting my collecting journey. Still a treasured possession. #collecting #flashback

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Watch out over the holidays for what's in your champagne! This is the 1945 1st edition of "Sparkling Cyanide" by #agathachristie w/ cover art by Leslie Stead. Originally titled "Remembered Death", but changed for the UK market to be sensitive to the ongoing pain of loss post WW2. #crimefiction

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

My 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for #agathachristie fans, and perhaps even mystery fans in general is now online. All unsponsored, all affordable... a few ideas for the fan in your life or yourself. Link: www.collectingchristie.com/post/2025-ag...

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

'Hercule Poirot's Christmas' by #agathachristie - 1939 1st edition. As Christie said: a "good violent murder with lots of blood". Notable quote re #Christmas : "People who do not feel amiable are putting great pressure on themselves to appear amiable!” - #poirot

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Collecting Christie @collectchristie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The Body in the Library (1942 1st Edition) by #agathachristie - Quote: "Oh, well, can't judge a fellow by what he does when he's drunk" - Colonel Bantry. Trivia: The creative bookshelf cover art is by Leslie Stead, who also illustrated more than 90 Biggles books. #coverart #crimefiction

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