{"product_id":"leslie-charteris-the-first-saint-omnibus-1950-4th-impression-hardcover-1008pp","title":"Leslie Charteris The First Saint Omnibus 1950 4th Impression Hardcover 1008pp","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: The First Saint Omnibus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Leslie Charteris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton Limited, London\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear: 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition \/ Printing: Fourth Impression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Published: October 1939\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFourth Impression: April 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover – green cloth boards, no dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePages: 1008\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenre: Crime \/ Mystery \/ Adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries \/ Character: The Saint – Simon Templar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted by: C. Tinling \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., Liverpool, London and Prescot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of Printing: Great Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial early collection of Leslie Charteris’ adventures featuring Simon Templar – “The Saint”, the debonair adventurer, detective and sometime rogue who became one of the great popular fictional characters of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published as an omnibus in 1939, this copy is the April 1950 fourth impression and runs to an impressive 1,008 pages. The volume gathers a selection of Saint adventures drawn from earlier Charteris works, making it an appealing vintage reading copy and collectible for fans of classic British crime and adventure fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe green cloth binding is particularly attractive, with the front board featuring the title in black and red together with the famous Saint stick-figure emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn interesting additional feature is the period Saint Club notice tipped onto the final page, advising members of the club’s new London address and referring to its charitable activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Fair to Good – see detailed notes and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine vintage 1950 hardcover showing age and previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original green cloth boards with black and red lettering and Saint emblem remain attractive and presentable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* General rubbing, marks and shelf wear to the cloth consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Page edges are noticeably age-toned and have a prominent green ink\/marker inscription or marking to the fore-edge, as photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Previous owner’s ink stamp to the front endpaper reading “THIS BOOK IS THE PROPERTY OF JOY BLAKE.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Vintage Robertson \u0026amp; Mullens Ltd., Melbourne bookseller label to the front pastedown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pages show expected age toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding shows age and wear but the volume remains together and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Period Saint Club change-of-address notice is affixed towards the rear of the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Please note the various ownership markings and signs of use when assessing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite its faults, this is an appealing survivor of a substantial early Saint omnibus, with excellent shelf presence and some interesting Australian provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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