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DOYLE, Arthur Conan, Sir (1859-1930). A Study in Scarlet. London: Ward, & Co., Lock 1888.
Small 8o. 6 illustrations by the author's father (tiny tear at bottom edge of title mended, minor soiling to some leaves). Modern brown morocco; brown half morocco slipcase.
FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION with the word "younger" in the Publisher's Preface spelt correctly. Doyle's first book and the first Sherlock Holmes work, following the periodical publication in Beeton's Christmas Annual for 1887. DeWaal 417; Green & Gibson A1a. VERY RARE.
Small 8
FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION with the word "younger" in the Publisher's Preface spelt correctly. Doyle's first book and the first Sherlock Holmes work, following the periodical publication in Beeton's Christmas Annual for 1887. DeWaal 417; Green & Gibson A1a. VERY RARE.