First UK Edition, first printing. Collins For the Crime Club, London 1945.
With the bookplate of Adrian Homer Goldstone (1897-1977) on paste-down frontpaper. He grew up in the area around Monterey, California and was an avid book collector all of his life. He is well known for his bibliographies of Arthur Machen and John Steinbeck.
"As the wife of an eminent archaeologist, Agatha Christie has taken part in several expeditions to the Near East. Drawing upon this experience, she gives us, in 'Death Comes as the End', a murder mystery laid in Ancient Egypt 4000 years ago." (from the DJ frontflap). A groundbreaking novel of the Queen of Crime.
Book is near fine with clean and bright pages. Dustjacket is near fine except some miniscule signs of dusting/usage and a slightly faded spine. Unclipped with the original price (7s. 6d. net). Collector's Choice.
