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A STUDY IN SCARLET.
by DOYLE. ARTHUR CONAN
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Ward, Lock & Co. London. 1888. FIRST EDITION in book form of the first Sherlock Holmes novel and the Author's first book. 8vo. (7.3 x 5.1 inches). Published the year before in Beetons Christmas annual. Green & Gibson A1, a.i. (second impression). Publisher's preface with missprint 'youuger', para 2, line 3. ------- Bound in early (circa 1890's) half vellum with red morocco label, ruled and lettered in gilt. Marbled paper on boards. Plain white endpapers. Bound without the printed wrappers and advertisements. Six line illustrations by Charles Doyle, (the Author's Father) throughout the book. Previous owner name on the title page and some light foxing to the first and last few pages and occasionally on some page margins and the fore edge but overall a very good bright copy throughout. Whilst a copy in original wraps would be preferable, an early binding is the next best thing. A highly desirable true rarity of English literature.
Synopsis
A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel written by Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which was first published in 1887. It is the first story to feature the character of Sherlock Holmes, who would later become one of the most famous and iconic literary detective characters, with long-lasting interest and appeal. In 1887 Arthur Conan Doyle (May 22, 1959 - July 7 1930) sold the rights to A Study in Scarlet for £25. It was published first in Beeton’s Christmas Annual, and later in 1888 as a novel by Ward, Lock & Co. Doyle was 27 years old, and wrote the story in a reported three weeks. -
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- Paul Foster Books
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- Bookseller Inventory #
- 9995
- Title
- A STUDY IN SCARLET.
- Author
- DOYLE. ARTHUR CONAN
- Book condition
- Used
- Quantity available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Ward, Lock & Co. London. 1888
- Date published
- 1888
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fine bindings; Modern First Editions.;
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- marbled paper
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- First Edition
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- morocco
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- wrappers
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- vellum
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- gilt
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