In Re: Sherlock Holmes (w/TLS)
Sauk City, WI: Mycroft & Moran, 1945. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine / Fine. Item #008772
8vo., 238pp. Gorgeous First Edition. One of 3000 copies printed, though it has been estimated that there were actually 3604 copies were actually published, (Jaffrey p.23). Square tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Perhaps a hint of wear to the heel but quite minor. There are two thin diagonal line on the rear board that appears to be a printing defect. Equally attractive clipped wrapper is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. An exceptional example with no toning or soiling as is common. Contains 12 stories that comprise the first Solar Pons collection; a Sherlock Holmes pastiche. Foreword by Vincent Starrett. Lightly tipped onto the front end-paper is a TLS from the author to Chicago bookseller Bill Newman, dated 1944, discussing a couple of books that Derleth had reviewed. Signed in red ink at the bottom and typed on Derleth's letterhead. Also laid in is the original typed envelope A gorgeous and quite intersting, collectable copy.
Price: $425.00