Description
1981 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This copy of “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” is a true bibliophile’s treasure, a meticulously crafted edition that pays homage to the enduring legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective. Edited by Edgar W. Smith and featuring an insightful introduction by Vincent Starrett, a renowned Sherlockian scholar, this volume offers a definitive text that has been carefully corrected and curated.
What sets this edition apart is its exquisite collection of original illustrations by Frederic Dorr Steele, Sidney Paget, and others, skillfully collated to enhance the reading experience. These illustrations, which first graced the pages of The Strand Magazine in the late 19th century, capture the essence of Holmes’s world, from the foggy streets of Victorian London to the intricate details of his investigations.
Beyond its literary and artistic merits, this book holds significant historical and cultural value. Sherlock Holmes has transcended the boundaries of fiction, becoming a cultural icon whose methods of deduction and logical reasoning have influenced generations of readers and thinkers alike. This edition offers collectors and enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of that enduring legacy, a tangible connection to the world that Conan Doyle so vividly brought to life.
