first edition Hardcover
1891 · London
by Doyle, Arthur Conan; Edited by George Newnes
London: The Strand Magazine, 1891. Book. Very Good. Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mixed set of 5 volumes, volumes II through VI, published July 1891 through December, 1893, containing all 12 stories from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and all 12 stories from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.Volumes II and IV bound in original contemporary brown embossed cloth, Vol. V in contemporary half red morocco over red cloth, with marbled boards and edges, Vol. VI in original illustrated green cloth boards, and Vol. III recently professionally rebound in half black cloth over blue cloth boards, in keeping with the original binding. A Very Good to Near Fine set, lightly scattered toning at end papers throughout, some marginal damping Vol. III not affecting text. Overall a quite handsome set. Also a heavy and oversized set that will require additional postage for priority or international mail..
(Inventory #: 010210)