Collins Crime Club
One of our resource sites has become something of a resource for collectors of the Collins Crime Club publishers imprint. This publishing house is very popular amongst collectors of first edition mystery fiction books - but still one would have to think something of a limited appeal.
I took the trouble to add some pages that replicated their original quaterly magazine, mainly for the reason of optimising other pages, I hardly expected much, if any, response.
Did half the magazine then ran out of time, interest and the will to live so left the final page link as ‘rest coming soon’
Only then to receive requests as to when the rest would be live !
Nice to know your efforts are appreciated and extensively viewed as is the continued interest in the Crime Club, its work, their authors and rare first edition books
For more information, Google the term and hit the #1 result
You didn’t expect us to be anything less than #1 did you ? 
Some Notable Titles
Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie - Collins Crime Club - 1935
Murder at the Vicarage - Agatha Christie - Collins Crime Club - 1935
Sell Collins Crime Club - Books Bought
As keen collectors we are always interested in buying any Collins Crime Club first editions in dust jackets that were published earlier than 1943.Pre 1950 titles in lovely condition may also be of interest, as are collections or runs of multiple titles or collections.
Do not hesitate to contact us here , email address at foot of page
Collins Crime Club Wanted
April said,
April 14, 2006 @ 3:44 pm
Hi
are the newer Collins Crime Club books of any value to collectors?
I have quite a few and I think some may be rare as you only see library copies usually
Thanks
April
Rod said,
April 14, 2006 @ 3:51 pm
Hello April
most late Collins Crime Club books are of relatively minor value I am afraid. You are quite right to mention ex-public library copies. These often accounted for the largest part of the print run. So whilst not hugely valuable many of these books can actually be difficult to find in fine condition
There are some notable exceptions in terms of collectability though:
Jonathan Gash
Reginald Hill
Michael Pearce
Are just three that spring immediately to mind
Hope this helps a little April
Rod said,
May 6, 2006 @ 2:46 pm
It is worth mentioning, for the benefit of newer collectors, that all Collins Crime Club first editions should have orange/red cloth.
Other colours are reprints, later editions or later impressions - whcihever phrase you prefer.
They are NOT variants !
Rod said,
June 29, 2006 @ 9:28 am
Sell Collins Crime Club
As long time collectors we do buy Collins Crime Club first edition books.
Generally only copies within the date range 1930 to 1942
They must include the all important dust jacket as well
If you have anythng you think may be of interest leave a comment on this thread
Canuck Reg said,
July 28, 2006 @ 8:39 am
Herbert Adams
the chief witness with dust cover
Collins Crime Club date 1940
any intrest ? I’m in Canada though
My email addy is in the comment form
Rod said,
February 21, 2007 @ 4:47 pm
Comments are now back on for this thread - if anyone has any interesting anecdotal information please feel free to post it here.
Rod said,
March 10, 2007 @ 6:30 pm
It is worth mentioning that there is a common misconception the books published by Collins Crime Club are book club editions.
This is not true all of their publications were sold through the same outlets as other publishers - the only mail order aspect was the magazine and mailing list advising members of new titles coming out