Agatha Christie Labours Hercules Nemean Lion Uk 1St In The Strand November 1939
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AGATHA CHRISTIE short story "THE NEMEAN LION" (Labours of Hercules #1) in Strand Magazine #587 - November 1939 - illustrated by Ernest Ratcliff (later published in book form in 1947 in "The Labours of Hercules". Pre-WWII Strand magazines are quite difficult to find (particularly with both covers intact). Magazine is nice - slight wear to squared spine with tiny bit of paper loss to bottom spine tip only, no tears at spine tips (common defect), no chipping to cover, tiny closed tear at righh edge, corner creases on cover, no missing pages, rear cover intact, no former ownership markings inside, hint of edge wear, no sun age darkening and no soiling or staining to cover, no wear to spine lettering. Overall a VG/VG+ condition magazine of a rare Agatha Christie 1940s true UK 1st printing of this story (published 8 years before it was published in book form). I have a number of other U.S. and U.K. Agatha Christie 1st printing hardcover/ paperback/magazine appearances up for auction on ebay - just click on the 'see other items' link to the right of the picture. NOTE - MEDIA MAIL ROUTINELY TAKES 3-4 WEEKS (REGARDLESS OF WHAT EBAY MAY SAY - THEY DON'T CONTROL THE POST OFFICE). For U.S. buyers, both priority mail (3-5 days) and media mail (3-4 weeks) shipping options will be listed in the ebay invoice (or if the book is a paperback or small magazine both 1st class mail (5-7 days) and media mail shipping options will be listed in the ebay invoice) - SIMPLY CLICK ON THE BLUE 'OTHER SHIP
- Publisher: Agatha Christie
- Year: 1939
- Condition: Very Good
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