The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan – Penguin Books 1956
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The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan is a vintage Penguin Books paperback published in 1956. Penguin Books 1130, 1956, 126 pages, original price 2/6, complete and unabridged, presents Buchan’s classic adventure and espionage novel. The book is in good used condition overall, although a small piece is missing from the bottom-right corner. An interesting edition for collectors of vintage Penguin books and classic British fiction.
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The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan is a classic British adventure and espionage novel, presented here in a vintage Penguin Books paperback edition published in 1956.
Originally published in the early twentieth century, the novel follows Richard Hannay as he becomes caught up in an international conspiracy. The story is known for its fast-moving adventure, suspense and espionage elements, making it an enduring title in British popular fiction.
This edition is particularly interesting to collectors of vintage Penguin Books and classic twentieth-century literature. It is marked as Complete 2/6 Unabridged and contains 126 pages.
About This Edition
This paperback was published by Penguin Books in 1956. The vintage edition offers collectors an opportunity to own an older Penguin edition of one of John Buchan’s best-known novels.
The book may appeal to:
- Readers of classic British adventure fiction
- Fans of espionage and suspense novels
- Collectors of vintage Penguin Books
- Collectors of John Buchan editions
- Readers interested in twentieth-century British literature
Book Details
- Title: The Thirty-Nine Steps
- Author: John Buchan
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Publication: 1956
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 126
- Edition: Complete 2/6 Unabridged
Condition
This vintage paperback is in good used condition overall. There is a small piece missing from the bottom-right corner of the book, some minor scuffs, also a small amount of pencil writing on front cover. Apart from these, the 1956 book is described as being in good condition.
The corner damage should be taken into consideration when assessing the book, but the edition remains an interesting vintage Penguin copy of a well-known classic.
Vintage Penguin Collectable
With its 1956 publication date, Penguin Books format and Complete and Unabridged – originally priced at 2/6 designation, this edition has particular appeal for collectors of vintage paperbacks. It would make an interesting addition to a collection of classic adventure fiction, John Buchan books or early Penguin editions.
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