Baker Street By-Ways, James Edward Holroyd — 1st Edition

£29.10

Baker Street By-Ways, James Edward Holroyd — 1st Edition

Name: Baker Street By-Ways, James Edward Holroyd — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6862
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Publication: London, George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1959

Formatting: 12mo, pp. 158.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original green cloth binding remains firm and tight, with remarkably clean boards and bright gilt titling to the spine. Internally, the text block is securely bound, though the fore-edges display scattered foxing and the top edge is moderately dust-toned. The attractive pictorial map endpapers feature a former owner's ink signature, but the primary text pages remain notably clean, crisp, and free from internal blemishes. The original dust jacket displays crisp panels and vibrant colour, with only minor edge-wear and slight toning to the spine panel.

Catalogue Note: First edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontispiece reproduction of Sidney Paget's iconic drawing of Holmes and Watson, this work explores the intricate lore and geographical realities of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective.

The copy bears the factual ink signature of a previous owner on the front free endpaper, which features a charming pictorial map of the Baker Street environs.

Retaining the original illustrated dust jacket in such a bright, preserved state makes it an appealing acquisition for dedicated Sherlockian collectors.

In Baker Street By-Ways, James Edward Holroyd delves into the enduring phenomenon of Sherlock Holmes, tracing the growth of the detective's legend from his earliest appearances in The Strand Magazine to his immortal status in literary history. Holroyd meticulously dissects the canon, exploring the elusive geography of 221B Baker Street, the chronology of the most famous cases, and the true nature of the Master himself, offering a fascinating and affectionate compendium for both dedicated scholars and casual enthusiasts alike.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: James Edward Holroyd

Book Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Criticism & Essays

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 158

Book Publication Year: 1959

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Sidney Paget

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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