$2,952
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan (1859-1930) The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes [and] The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, with Autograph Letter Signed. London: Newnes, 1892 and 1894. First editions, two octavo volumes, half-title in each, both illustrated by Sidney Paget, cloth covers of the publisher's bindings bound into the back of each; the two bound in modern uniform full dark blue crushed morocco bindings by Henry Sotheran, a.e.g., spines lettered and ruled in gold, housed together in a custom slipcase; autograph letter signed by Doyle tipped into The Adventures , undated, addressed only, "Dear Sir," stating that he believes it "wiser not to hold forth on several subjects simultaneously," old folds; 9 x 6 in. (2)
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-05-18
