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The Hound of the Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle
1902
George Newnes : London
7.5" by 5"
[10], 358, [1]pp
SUMMARY
A fantastic copy of Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous Sherlock Holmes story, 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'. Scarce in such a lovely condition.
First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Uncommon
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition, first printing with 'you' for 'your' on page 13.
'The Hound of the Baskervilles' was the third of all four novels featuring the noted detective Sherlock Holmes. The novel was originally serialised in 'Strand Magazine' from 1902-1902 and is largely set in the West Country on Dartmoor. This was the first appearance of Holmes following his 'death' in 'The Final Problem'. Its success brought the character's eventual revival.
Illustrated with 16 monochrome plates by Sidney Paget. Collated, the front endpaper (blank) has been removed. Otherwise, the work contains all images and leaves of text.
A prior owner has underlined in pencil the occasions that Watson's name is mentioned, as well as the word 'elementary'.
Uncommon in such a bright condition. A beautiful copy of this canonical novel, and widely considered to be the best Sherlock Holmes novel.
CONDITION
In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, extremely smart. Light shelfwear to the joints and extremities. Front flyleaf (blank) has been removed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot.
Overall Condition: Near Fine
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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