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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
by DOYLE, A. Conan; PAGET, Sidney (Illus.)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
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About This Item
1894 SHERLOCK HOLMES 1st/1st Memoirs by Arthur Conan Doyle Detective Mystery
"The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" is a captivating anthology of short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, showcasing the brilliant deductions of the iconic fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. Renowned for his unparalleled skills in observation, deduction, and forensic science, Holmes assists various clients, including the famed Scotland Yard.
This collection follows the inaugural series, "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," and features a dozen tales originally serialized in The Strand Magazine between 1892 and 1893. Some of the memorable stories in this collection include "The Adventure of Silver Blaze," "The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual," and the pivotal "The Final Problem," in which Doyle intended to conclude Holmes's journey. However, due to overwhelming reader demand, Holmes's narrative was revived in later works, revealing his survival.
Item number: #30883
Price: $1500
DOYLE, A. Conan; PAGET, Sidney (Illus.)
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
London: George Newnes, Limited, 1894. First Edition. First State.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o [6], 279, [1]
P. 227-232 present but damaged
o Heavily illustrated throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Blue cloth
· Size: ~9.5in X 6.75in (24cm x 17cm)
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30883
- Title
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- Author
- DOYLE, A. Conan; PAGET, Sidney (Illus.)
- Illustrator
- PAGET, Sidney (Illus.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George Newnes
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1894
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1894 SHERLOCK HOLMES 1st/1st Memoirs by Arthur Conan Doyle Detective Mystery, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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- First State
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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