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[DOYLE, Arthur Conan (1859-1930) and Robert BARR (1849-1912)]. Original photograph used in the article “Real Conversations: A Dialogue between Doyle and Robert Barr” [appearing in: McClure’s Magazine, November 1894, Volume 3, Number 6]. [London: Fradelli and Young, ca. 1894].
152 x 190 mm. Original photograph on card stock, crop lines framed around Doyle and Barr for publication, partially torn at lower image (or is a separate photo, lacks Barr’s right foot as seen in the Magazine). The photograph depicts both Doyle and Barr posing in front of Doyle’s house and was used for an article authored by Barr in McClure’s Magazine. Barr was a friend of Doyle’s and fellow author known for his short stories including his publication of the first Sherlock Holmes parody “Detective Stories Gone Wrong: The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs” (also known as “The Great Pegram Mystery”) in The Idler in 1892 and followed it in 1894 with “The Adventures of the Second Swag”. Includes two copies of the McClure’s Magazine where the photograph appears. Doyle’s short story “De Profundis” also appears in this publication.