THE RETURN OF ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
1956
First edition of this occult collection of Doyle writings from beyond the grave, communicated via medium.
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A CASE OF IDENTITY
[circa 1920s]
Sensational pulp piracy of this early Sherlock Holmes story, featuring gloriously melodramatic and inaccurate cover art.
"Tiger of San Pedro," Pt. 2 of "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" in THE STRAND MAGAZINE (Vol. 36, No. 214; Oct. 1908)
1908
The first appearance in print of part 2 of this Sherlock Holmes story, later collected in HIS LAST BOW (1917).
"The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter" in THE STRAND MAGAZINE (Vol. 28, No. 164; August 1904)
1904
The first appearance in print of this Sherlock Holmes story, later collected in THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (1905).
"The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez" in THE STRAND MAGAZINE (Vol. 28, No. 163; July 1904)
1904
The first appearance in print of this Sherlock Holmes story, later collected in THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (1905).
"The Adventure of the Naval Treaty" in THE STRAND MAGAZINE (Vol. 6, Nos. 34 & 35; Oct. & Nov. 1893)
1893
The first appearance in print of this early Sherlock Holmes story, complete published across two parts — the penultimate story gathered in THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (1893).
ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE: A Memoir
(1972)
Kennikat Press reissue of this early, authorized biography of Doyle, written by an acquaintance sympathetic to his later Spiritualist convictions.
THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
(1974)
Rare proof copy of this important edition of the first group of Holmes stories, with new introduction by acclaimed spy novelist Eric Ambler.
THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE
(1982)
First edition, scarce hardcover issue, of this picture-book adaptation of the landmark Sherlock Holmes story, in which Holmes comes back from the dead.
![Item #54686 "The Blue Carbuncle" [Dramatization]. Arthur Conan Doyle, Donald Novorsky](https://typepunchmatrix.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/54686_1.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1763487150)
"The Blue Carbuncle" [Dramatization]
(1975)
Inscribed association copy of this signed limited edition theatrical adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes Christmas story, presented to "Critic & Collector Extraordinaire" Otto Penzler.
THE ADVENTURE OF CONAN DOYLE
(1976)
First UK edition of this biography of the Sherlock Holmes creator, with special emphasis on the writer's real-life models for his characters and settings.
SHERLOCK HOLMES IN AMERICA
(2009)
Advance reading copy of the first edition of this anthology of Sherlockian stories set in the US — closing with Doyle's own remarks on "The Romance of America."
ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE: A Life in Letters
2008
First edition, first printing of these chronological selections from Doyle's letters.
Uniquely Bound Set of Arthur Conan Doyle's Fiction
1897-1901
Handsome set of selected fiction bound in 19 volumes with the Arts & Crafts-style green and gilt armorial binding of collector Major Arthur Henry Johnstone.
Lot of 30 Periodicals and Magazines with Sherlockian Content
1905-2016
Miscellaneous and joyfully haphazard group of magazines and periodicals with articles or other special content related to Sherlock Holmes, most issued from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Lot of 33 Issues from THE SHERLOCK HOLMES JOURNAL
1969-2021
Small collection of individual issues from the publication of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London, including special productions, across five decades.
Lot of Seven Sherlock Holmes Themed Comics
1947-1976
Group of Holmes adaptations in comic book form, including the iconic Classics Illustrated issue and issues by both DC and Marvel.
THE VALLEY OF FEAR
(1974)
Association copy of the uncorrected proofs for the Murray / Cape edition, previously owned by Nina Mdivani, widow of Denis Conan Doyle, "THE Woman" of 1975, and holder of the Sherlock Holmes copyright for a brief time.
ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE: A Memoir
(1931)
First printing of this early, authorized biography of Doyle, written by an acquaintance sympathetic to his later Spiritualist convictions.
![Item #51788 "The Croxley Master" [Pt. 1] in THE STRAND MAGAZINE (Vol. 18, No. 106; Nov 1899)....](https://typepunchmatrix.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/51788_1.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1726187528)
"The Croxley Master" [Pt. 1] in THE STRAND MAGAZINE (Vol. 18, No. 106; Nov 1899)
1899
The first appearance in print of the first part (of three) of Doyle's boxing story, released during his (retrospective) hiatus from writing Sherlock Holmes stories.
ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE: A Memoir
(1931)
First edition of this early, authorized biography of Doyle, written by an acquaintance sympathetic to his later Spiritualist convictions, in the rare original dust jacket.
ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE: A Memoir
(1931)
Inscribed first printing of this early, authorized biography of Doyle, written by an acquaintance sympathetic to his later Spiritualist convictions and presented "with reverent gratitude" to famed trance medium Louisa Meurig Morris.
![Item #51320 THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES [and] THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES. Arthur Conan...](https://typepunchmatrix.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/51320_1.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1726187245)
THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES [and] THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
(1975)
Two-volume slipcased facsimile editions of the first two collections of Sherlock Holmes short stories, with the original illustrations by Sidney Paget.
THE EDGE OF THE UNKNOWN
(1930)
First edition of Doyle's selected essays and articles on assorted mysteries and psychic phenomena.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: A Play
(1976)
Book club edition of Gillette's own signature piece, issued by Doubleday following the play's mid-'70s stage revival, and bearing a gift inscription to noted actor and Sherlockian Curtis Armstrong.
