Holmes, Daniel Henry.MareMagnum
Uncle Bernac
1897ref. ABE-5386826436Smith Elder & Co. London 1897 VERY SCARCE especially in such a wonderful binding. An important and uncommon Sir Arthur Conan Doyle book and for many collectors an essential part of their collection. Looking for a replacement to Sherlock Holmes after the author had killed him off in 1894 Doyle wrote this murder mystery in the dying years of the 19th century. Set in Napoleons era it involves a Frenchman returning to his native land to join the Emperors ranks. Elegantly rebound in navy leather quarter binding with gold titling to the spine five raised bands and hand marbled boards. Modern rebind is by Bristol Bookbinding and this is an heirloom quality first edition for the serious Conan Doyle collector. It is elegant and beautiful but most importantly it is utterly durable in this gorgeous binding. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Smith, Elder & Co., London hardcover
the booksniffer · United Kingdom£600.00≈ €716.61
