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[DOYLE, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930, association]. A group of 16 books or pamphlets about Doyle’s manuscripts. [V.p., ca. 1909-2010s]. 8vos and 4tos. Some are illustrated. Ten are hardcovers (mostly in dust jackets or slipcases), six are softcovers in wrappers. Some general rubbing, minor wear, occasional ownership markings or notes. Generally fine. Titles include: The Adventure of the Dying Detective (#27/100, signed by Jean Conan Doyle, Julian Symons, and Owen Dudley Edwards), The Adventures of the Abbey Grange, The Horror of the Heights, 40th Anniversary catalogue by the House of El Dieff, Inc. (with “The Most Valuable Collection of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Material Ever Offered for Sale”), Back to Baker Street by the Sherlock Holmes Society of London. The remaining books include commentary or facsimile material for: The Adventure of the Red Circle, The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane, The Adventure of the Priory School, The Sign of Four, The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist, The Refugees, The Adventure of the Creeping Man, The Valley of Fear, Bendy’s Sermon (excised from a 1909 issue of The Strand Magazine), The Narrative of John Smith, A Regimental Scandal, The Haunted Grange of Goresthorpe. Offered with a first day cover signed by Jean Conan Doyle, two 5 x 7” photos of Jean Conan Doyle and one of Sir Arthur.