Description: Up for sale is a very rare collection of six Individual books containing a plethora of Arthur Conan Doyle works as published by John Murray in 1903. These particular editions have quite an interesting history behind them, which resulted in them being so very scarce. Originally, these books were intended to be part of the “Author’s Edition” which were commissioned for publication by “Smith Elder and Company” as 1000 sets of 12 numbered volumes, including one signed volume. Smith Elder produced approximately 500 sets, but the company was sold mid-way through to John Murray. Murray completely changed the books, removing the limitation page, inserting a new title page attributing “John Murray” as publisher, and added a page with list of illustrations. The books are not numbered by volume. Murray reportedly printed 490 copies of each volume, but it is not clear to me if all were ever actually sold to the public, which would explain why they are rarely seen. Either way, it seems someone back at that time acquired these books and had them bound in the fine full leather bindings you see, with a family crest or initials in gilt on the front of each cover. The Titles In Each Volume Are: - A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four - Micah Clarke - The Stark-Munro Letters and Round the Red Lamp - The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - The Great Shadow and Uncle Bernac - The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard CONDITION: All the books are in Near Fine condition showing only a couple light blemishes to the leather at spine. There is a very slight old book scent to them, but not a foul or moldy smell. One volume has a ¾ inch liquid spot to the cover as shown in photo. All the bindings are very solid and stable and internally they only show a light spot of foxing here or there. A really beautiful set! This is our 18th year selling on eBay with a 100% satisfaction rating, so buy with confidence! Check our eBay Store for many more Easton Press editions, Franklin Library and other collectible books. SHIPPING: U.S. mainland buyers ONLY. We ship all items well packed in a box with tracking, via U.S.P.S. Media Mail, FREE of charge! A signature will be required on delivery.
Price: 795 USD
Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
End Time: 2025-02-04T14:53:13.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: london England
Signed: No
Publisher: John Murray
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1903
Language: English
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Region: Europe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Mystery, Thriller
Character Family: Sherlock Holmes