Doyle (Arthur Conan) Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
£325
London, Newnes, n.d..
‘Newnes’ Sixpenny Copyright Novels’ edition. 8vo. Original pictorial wrappers.
An uncommon wrappered edition of Doyle’s Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
In stock
Small ink stamp and mark to title-page; wrappers worn at edges, some marking and creasing.
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