Two classic Agatha Christie mysteries in collectible mid-century Pocket Book editions—perfect for vintage mystery lovers and paperback collectors.
Details:
• Measurements: Each 7 x 4 x 0.25 in
• Format: Softcover, mass-market paperbacks
• Page counts: 166 and 223 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books, Inc.
• Publication years: 1945 (And Then There Were None) and 1954 (Funerals Are Fatal)
• Author: Agatha Christie
• Genre: Mystery / Crime Fiction
• Series: Hercule Poirot (Funerals Are Fatal); Standalone novel (And Then There Were None)
• Historical context: Two of Christie’s most enduring mysteries—one her bestselling standalone, the other a classic Poirot case—captured in the golden age of American paperback publishing.
• Suggested uses: Display in a vintage mystery collection, read, or gift to a Christie enthusiast.
• Printed in the U.S.A.
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Moderate cover wear, light creasing, and page toning typical of age. Funerals Are Fatal includes a vintage bookstore stamp inside front cover. Both solid reading copies with complete text.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector’s Note
This two-book captures the golden age of American paperbacks—when Christie’s mysteries were affordable, pocket-sized companions for millions of readers. A landmark title that helped define the detective genre, this early printing is prized by vintage mystery collectors.
About the Author Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was the world’s bestselling mystery writer, known for her sharp plotting and enduring characters Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Perfect for collectors of classic Golden Age detective fiction.
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