first edition Hardcover
1892 and 1894 · London
by DOYLE, A[rthur] Conan
London: George Newnes Limited, 1892 and 1894. First Edition. Hardcover. The ADVENTURES has a previous owner's name in ink dated 1892 on the front endpaper, scattered light foxing, hinges cracked with the front cover a little loose and a couple of places in the text where there is some separation and looseness of the signatures; some moderate rubbing to the spine, a scratch on the front panel with the gilt fairly bright. Very Good. MEMOIRS has an 1896 owner name on the recto of the frontispiece, clean text throughout, hinges slightly cracked; some mild rubbing to the spine, covers clean with very bright gilt. Near Fine. Clamshell box with the backstrip (truncated)