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[“MEL”]. Original illustration art of the menu for The Press Club’s “Sherlock Holmes Night”, January 29th, 1954; with a copy of the rare menu. [London: 1954]. Original art on board (14 ¾ x 10 ½”; 374 x 266 mm). Some toning, edgewear, mild chipping at corners (not affecting image); on verso is a sticker, written in blue pen: “LINE BLOCK BLUE indicates fine blank stipple RED TO E SOLID COLOUR”. Some sticker residue, soiling on verso. A whimsical and charming illustration showing multiple Sherlocks with magnifying glasses featuring the names of the attendees, and, of course, Dr. Watson conducting “The Speckled Band”. -- [Together with:] the printed menu/program for The Press Club’s Sherlock Holmes Night. 4 pages on 1 folded folio leaf, 4to (page size: 11 x 9”; 279 x 227 mm). Some soiling, toning, vertical creases. The menu has quotes related to the various dishes (for example: “Pea Soup” has the quotes “A dense yellow fog settled down”, and “These are deep waters, Mr. Mason”). On the final page is a brief “Elementary Quiz” for the attending Sherlockians.