The Secret Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes, June Thomson — 1st Edi

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The Secret Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes, June Thomson — 1st Edi

Name: The Secret Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes, June Thomson — 1st Edi
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6741
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Publication: London, Constable & Company Ltd, 1992

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [vi], 203.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The black cloth boards are exceptionally sharp and clean, with no discernible shelf-wear and bright, unoxidised silver gilt lettering to the spine. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, suggesting the book is largely unread. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from foxing or significant toning. The original pictorial dust jacket is equally impressive, remaining unclipped (retaining the original printed net price) and free from tears, fading, or edge-creasing, presenting beautifully in a protective sleeve.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first impression of Thomson's second collection of Sherlock Holmes pastiches. Issued under the Constable Crime imprint, the volume features striking original dust jacket art by Terry Pastor.

First editions of Thomson's Holmes pastiches in such sharp, well-preserved condition are highly desirable for Sherlockian collectors, offering an excellent example of late 20th-century homage literature.

Following the success of The Secret Files of Sherlock Holmes, June Thomson returns with a second masterclass in Doylean deduction. The Secret Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes unearths seven previously undocumented cases, seamlessly capturing the authentic voice of Dr. John Watson. From the perplexing puzzle of the Maplestead Magpie to the sinister affair of the Camberwell Poisoning, Thomson offers a brilliant and faithful homage to the world’s greatest consulting detective.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: June Thomson

Book Publisher: Constable & Company Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 203

Book Publication Year: 1992

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Constable Crime

Country/region of manufacture: Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

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