George Allen & Unwin (1961)

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes by Vincent Starrett

£20.00

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes by Vincent Starrett (George Allen & Unwin Ltd / 1961)

Classic book, penned by the one-time head of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London, which traces the growth of the Sherlock Holmes legend. It begins with a profile of the master himself, and discusses the work of the illustrators and looks at the true site of 221B, amongst other things.

First British edition hardcover. Moderate wear to card dustjacket, including minor flaking at top and bottom of spine section, rubbing along edges of join of front and back cover with spine, as well as minor scuffing to lower, inside back of same, possibly caused by removal of price sticker. Gift inscription to opening endpaper, but overall, this book remains in GOOD+ condition with clean, unmarked pages which are free from notes and underlining and no marking to clothbound boards.

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Condition: GOOD+

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