The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
1893
George Newnes, Limited
Second Edition
Tall 8vo
Description:
This second edition of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" compiles twelve of the earliest short stories featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion, Dr Watson, originally serialised in The Strand Magazine. The collection includes iconic mysteries such as "A Scandal in Bohemia" and "The Red-Headed League," accompanied by the distinctive illustrations of Sidney Paget. This second edition it appeared shortly after the initial 1892 release to meet the substantial public demand for the series.
Condition:
Fair Condition. Pictorial boards with gilt titles to front board and spine. Gilt edges. Binding is slightly shaky. As is common with this edition the rear hinge is slightly loose with exposed netting. Front hinge is fragile. Contents are clean with minor toning and spotting. Boards are worn with some notable shelf-wear to bottom-edge. Bumping to corners causing some fraying. Spine ends are worn with some fraying and small split to spine head. Toning to spine and edges and general marking.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
1893
George Newnes, Limited
Second Edition
Tall 8vo
Description:
This second edition of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" compiles twelve of the earliest short stories featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion, Dr Watson, originally serialised in The Strand Magazine. The collection includes iconic mysteries such as "A Scandal in Bohemia" and "The Red-Headed League," accompanied by the distinctive illustrations of Sidney Paget. This second edition it appeared shortly after the initial 1892 release to meet the substantial public demand for the series.
Condition:
Fair Condition. Pictorial boards with gilt titles to front board and spine. Gilt edges. Binding is slightly shaky. As is common with this edition the rear hinge is slightly loose with exposed netting. Front hinge is fragile. Contents are clean with minor toning and spotting. Boards are worn with some notable shelf-wear to bottom-edge. Bumping to corners causing some fraying. Spine ends are worn with some fraying and small split to spine head. Toning to spine and edges and general marking.
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