Agatha Christie (1890–1976) - Œuvres complètes - 1967

Agatha Christie (1890–1976)
Complete works – 15 volumes.
Models by Pierre Faucheux, 1967.
Paris, Librairie des Champs-Élysées.
Magnificent homogeneous and complete set of 15 volumes of the Complete Works of Agatha Christie, the famous British novelist, a major figure of crime literature and creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
This edition is distinguished by its remarkable white cloth bindings with a canvas-like texture, adorned with illustrated graphic designs, produced from the models by Pierre Faucheux (1924–1999), one of the leading names in French graphic design and typography of the 20th century.
The covers feature original compositions combining expressive typography, photographs and emblematic objects of the crime universe, revolver, ammunition, poison, cigarettes, playing cards and other accessories evoking mystery and crime.
The set constitutes a particularly representative achievement of French editorial design of the 1960s.
Author: Agatha Christie.
Title: Complete Works.
Publisher: Librairie des Champs-Élysées, Paris
Period: 1960s
Number of volumes: 15, complete collection
Format: 21 cm × 13 cm
Pagination: Approximately 580 pages per volume.
Binding: White illustrated stiff boards, textile-like appearance.
Graphic design: Pierre Faucheux
Typography: Baskerville
Paper: Bouffant white
Printing house Crété Paris, Corbeil-Essonnes
The fifteenth volume, notably including Twelve Short Stories, The Tragedy of Hercules and Poirot Solves Three Mysteries, bears a printer’s mark dated 10 October 1967.
Very good general condition. The fifteen volumes have benefited from protection of their covers, aiding their preservation.
The illustrated boards present a bright visual freshness, with colors and graphic compositions well preserved.
Some light signs of handling and use on certain edges and margins, without major alteration.
The set presents a fine overall harmony and a particularly decorative appearance.
Bibliophilic and collectible interest
This collection offers several points of interest: Agatha Christie’s oeuvre, an essential figure in crime fiction.
A complete and homogeneous collection in fifteen volumes.
Pierre Faucheux’s graphic designs, an important figure in editorial design.
The illustrated bindings characteristic of the 1960s.
A particularly attractive decorative set for a library dedicated to crime literature.
Beautiful set of fifteen volumes, bringing together classic crime fiction, French graphic design, and quality presentation.
Complete collection.

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