The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes, Michael and Mollie Hardwick — 1st Ed

£40.30

The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes, Michael and Mollie Hardwick — 1st Ed

Name: The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes, Michael and Mollie Hardwick — 1st Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6863
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Publication: London, John Murray, 1964

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 92.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original green cloth binding remains remarkably firm and bright, with the gilt lettering to the spine crisp and entirely unoxidized. Internally, the text block is square and tight; the pages are exceptionally clean and free from any significant wear, though the top edge exhibits some mild, age-commensurate dust-toning and faint scattered foxing. The original, unclipped dust jacket is preserved in a highly attractive state, displaying only minor rubbing and faint edgewear to the extremities, retaining its strong visual appeal and structural integrity without any major loss or tears.

Catalogue Note: A true first edition, first impression of this analytical study into the creator of the world's most famous consulting detective. The volume features a vignette illustration to the title page and is supplemented by internal monochromatic photographic plates.

Securing a true first impression in its original, unclipped dust jacket, especially one free from heavy fading, price-clipping, or substantial chipping, has become increasingly uncommon for discerning Sherlockian collectors.

In The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes, Michael and Mollie Hardwick delve into the inextricable relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his legendary literary creation. By formulating a compelling dual profile, the authors explore how Conan Doyle's own character, military background, and practical achievements in real-world criminology, such as his involvement in the famous Oscar Slater and Edalji cases, mirrored the analytical genius of his detective. It is an engrossing and scholarly account that illuminates the tangible, real-life elements justifying the closest personal association between the author and his immortal master sleuth.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Michael and Mollie Hardwick

Book Publisher: John Murray

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 92

Book Publication Year: 1964

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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