The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
Stock Code 105766
London, George Newnes, Ltd., 1905
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Original price
$1,742.00
Original price
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$1,742.00
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$1,742.00
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$1,742.00
/yhe collection commences with Holmes' return to London after being presumed killed at the Reichenbach Falls, and explains the period from 1891–94, or 'The Great Hiatus' as it is known amongst Sherlock devotees. The last story in the work features Watson's statement that Holmes has retired and forbade him to publish any more stories.
First English edition, first impression; 8vo (185 x 125 mm); 16 plates by Sidney Paget, 4pp. advertisements; fine, modern full blue morocco, gilt-panelled and tooled, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers and all edges gilt; a fine copy.
First English edition, first impression; 8vo (185 x 125 mm); 16 plates by Sidney Paget, 4pp. advertisements; fine, modern full blue morocco, gilt-panelled and tooled, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers and all edges gilt; a fine copy.
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