Crime Stories From The Strand
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Slipcase: Good — tan/cream slipcase with minor wear. Book cloth boards appear clean and well-preserved; yellowed spine. No visible damage to binding. Pages condition: good, no markings.
A masterfully curated anthology, Crime Stories from the Strand gathers some of the finest crime fiction ever published in the legendary Strand Magazine — the very periodical that launched Sherlock Holmes into literary immortality. The collection presents gripping tales of mystery, deception, and detection drawn from the golden age of crime writing, featuring contributions from authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and other titans of the genre. The tone is atmospheric and suspenseful throughout, capturing the gas-lit intrigue and sharp wit that defined crime fiction at the turn of the twentieth century. Published in the Folio Society's signature style of fine bookmaking, this handsome edition is as much a collector's treasure as it is a compelling read.
Author: Geraldine Beare (Selected by)
Format: Hardback
Published: 1993, The Folio Society
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Slipcase: Good — tan/cream slipcase with minor wear. Book cloth boards appear clean and well-preserved; yellowed spine. No visible damage to binding. Pages condition: good, no markings.
A masterfully curated anthology, Crime Stories from the Strand gathers some of the finest crime fiction ever published in the legendary Strand Magazine — the very periodical that launched Sherlock Holmes into literary immortality. The collection presents gripping tales of mystery, deception, and detection drawn from the golden age of crime writing, featuring contributions from authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and other titans of the genre. The tone is atmospheric and suspenseful throughout, capturing the gas-lit intrigue and sharp wit that defined crime fiction at the turn of the twentieth century. Published in the Folio Society's signature style of fine bookmaking, this handsome edition is as much a collector's treasure as it is a compelling read.