Fine Books & Manuscripts

DOYLE, Arthur Conan (1859–1930). [The Works of…]. London: Smith, Elder and Company, 1903. 11 volumes (of 12), 8vo. Frontispieces, title–pages printed in red and black, numerous photogravure plates. 20th–century half red crushed levant, raised bands, gilt titling and centerpieces in compartments, top edges gilt, stamp–signed by Bayntun. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, number 261 of 1,000 copies of the “Author’s Edition” SIGNED BY DOYLE on the limitation leaf preceding the title in The White Company. “The author considered this edition of his works to be of great importance: he revised parts, and added notes and a number of special introductions. He remarks in the preface that it had for some time been his ambition to have such a collection…” noting that “I have expended all pains in putting these books into their final form...” (Green & Gibson, A Bibliography of Arthur Conan Doyle). Green & Gibson A60. [UNIFORMLY BOUND WITH:] The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. London: George Newnes, 1894. 8vo. Frontispiece by Sidney Paget (small spot of restoration to image area). FIRST EDITION of the volume that is lacking from the set. –– Together, 12 works in 12 volumes.