![]() ![]() When a first does appear for sale, more often than not it has issues – generally poor condition or ex-library. The impact for collectors is that while many later impressions appear for sale, the true 'first edition, first impression' is exceptionally rare. Alternatively perhaps one print run went solely to Crime Club members, or perhaps there just were supply shortages, but the specifics reasons are not clear (though readers in the know are welcome to provide insights). : Murder in the Calais Coach: x-lib internal spine library grey tape reinforced inch tear taped at very bottom of title page cover board shelf wear dark spot top front cover board pp. ![]() ![]() One could speculate that one print run was distributed directly to libraries (as many firsts do appear to be ex-library). It is unclear why Collins had four print runs within 60 days. The Fourth Impression occurred in February 1934. What is known is that there were two additional printings in January 1934 – the Second and Third Impressions. However, for unknown reasons the initial print run was particularly small and failed to satisfy the immediate demand. While Christie filed the copyright for this book in 1933, Collins first published it in January 1934. ![]()
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