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STEELE, Frederic Dorr (1873-1944). Original artist’s proof for an advertisement for Collier’s The National Weekly. [New York: Collier’s, ca. 1900s]. Proof on paper, with proof illustrations affixed (11 ½ x 7 ½”; 292 x 190 mm). Some toning, creasing to proof. Housed in a gray paper folder (some wear, front cover of folder is detached, yet present). FRONT COVER OF FOLDER IS INSCRIBED BY SHERLOCKIAN, VINCENT STARRETT (1866-1974): “This is the original artist’s proof given me by Frederic Dorr Steele VS”. Starrett writes at bottom: “[Mounting and lettering, etc, by Fridolf Johnson]” (Johnson designed Starrett’s bookplate). -- [Together with:] STEELE, Frederic Dorr. 2 ads for Sherlock Holmes in Collier’s [New York: Collier’s: March, 1904, and “Household Number for November”]. Visible area for each ad: 15 x 10 ¾”; 390 x 275 mm. Each ad is matted and glazed. Some wear, soiling, creasing to ads.