12.30 from Croydon, a rare reprint published by Hodder & Stoughton in London in 1936, showcases Freeman Wills Crofts’ meticulous detective novel, where Inspector French unravels a murder mystery aboard a flight. This good+ copy, free of inscriptions, foxing, or toning, has markings to the front cover. The collectible original dust jacket, with an internal tape repair to the back cover, shows wear consistent with its age. A classic of the Golden Age of detective fiction, this well-preserved volume offers collectors a splendid example of Crofts’ methodical storytelling, capturing the era’s intricate crime narratives.