Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional Special edition, early printing, hardcover copy of The Hound of the Baskervilles: Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. Special Limited
The exterior of the book is in Very Good condition with clean, red, cloth boards with a surprisingly strong sheen interrupted by a damp stain on the back. Also with, a strong ink on the title and facsimile signature on the front board and strong inset color plate. The spine is moderately sunned with a lightly faded title and author ink that is clearly legible on a shelf. The bottom spine end is rolled and rubbed bare while the top is still present and frayed. The page blocks are clean and lightly toned with a strong top stain. The binding is tight with no spine tilt, moderate edge wear, and rounded and rubbed corners.
The interior of the book is also in Very Good condition with the previous owner’s nice signature and the ghosts of erased prices on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions or other signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
No dust jacket.
The Hound of the Baskervilles is a detective novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1902. The novel follows the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. John Watson as they investigate a mysterious curse that haunts the Baskerville family. The story takes place in the moorland of Devonshire, England, where Sir Charles Baskerville has recently died under suspicious circumstances. His heir, Sir Henry Baskerville, is now the target of a legendary curse that claims the lives of all Baskervilles who venture onto the moors at night. Holmes and Watson are called upon to protect Sir Henry and solve the mystery of the curse. As they delve deeper into the case, Holmes and Watson uncover a complex web of family secrets, betrayals, and murder plots. They also encounter a terrifying creature that seems to be the embodiment of the curse – a gigantic hound with glowing eyes and a blood-curdling howl.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
