Agatha Christie — Cat Among the Pigeons

London, The Crime Club by Collins , 1959. First edition. Cloth. A pleasing first edition of Agatha Christie's gripping mystery set in a prestigious all-girls school, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. First edition, first impression.With the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. Late one night, two teachers at the prestigious girls' independent Meadowbank School discover the body of the unpopular games mistress - shot through the heart from point blank range. The school is thrown into chaos when the "cat" strikes again.A Hercule Poirot detective novel filled with murder, theft, spies and political intrigue, from the "Queen of Crime" Agatha Christie. In the original cloth binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with mild bumping to the extremities and a small white mark to the front board. Dust wrapper is very smart, with mild edge wear, and a short tear to the front panel. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spots. 'Village of Golden Harvest Two' ink impression to the front free endpaper. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.