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Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. London: [Gresham Press for] George Newnes, 1892. With: The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. London: [Gresham Press for] George Newnes, 1894
- paper
2 volumes, 8vo (9 3/8 x 6 1/8 in.; 238 x 155 mm). Adventures: half-title, text illustrations by Sidney Paget; some spotting throughout. Publisher's light blue cloth, title stamped in gilt with black shadow on upper cover and on spine, edges gilt, later issue binding with yellow floral endpapers; extremities rubbed. Memoirs: frontispiece, text illustrations by Sidney Paget; lacking half-title, some spotting throughout. Publisher's dark blue cloth, gilt stamped title on upper cover and on spine, gilt edges, tan peacock-feather endpapers; extremities worn, upper hinge weak.
Provenance
Memoirs: Harris Hammond (ms. exlibris on front endleaf dated "from Mother, London Christmas 1897")
Literature
Green & Gibson A10a & A14a
Condition
see cataloguing
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First editions in book form, including the first issue of the Adventures text, with misprint "Violent Hunter" on page 317.