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The Return of Sherlock Holmes. by Arthur Conan DOYLE

Creator: Arthur Conan Doyle
Offered by: Shapero Gallery

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DOYLE, Arthur Conan.

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The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
Stock Code 111261
London, George Newnes, Ltd., 1905

Current price$2,912.00
The 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 (190 x 130 mm); 16 monochrome plates by Sidney Paget, 4pp. advertisements at end, some light spotting, mostly to margins: publisher's blue cloth, gilt, small W. H. Smith & Son blind-stamp to front endpaper, small contemporary previous owner inscription, 1905 to front pastedown, joints and edges a little rubbed, a few small light stains to covers but in the main, very good and wholly original.

Green & Gibson A29a.

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Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	111261
Incollect Reference #:	696092

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