Signed book: The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volumes I and II. Limited edition of 147 copies (this being No. 131. NY: Doubleday, 1953. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.5, 1323 total pages. Signed on the tipped in limitations page in black ink, “A. Conan Doyle.” In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning to top edges, and mild wear, sunning and rubbing to spines. It is unknown for what edition the present limitation leaf was first intended, but they are apparently all found in this 1953 set. The leaves were presumably generated c. 1928-30 when Doubleday was negotiating other signed editions of Doyle, but set aside after the poor sales of the Crowborough Edition and finally salvaged 20 years later. A well-preserved example of Doyle and his most famous character Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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