Great Cases of Sherlock Holmes [1987, quality binding]

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1987. [1987] Hardcover, 483 pages plus 10 pages of maps at end of text. Book design by Jane Heelan; illustrations by Mitchell Hook. Maps by Dr. Julian Wolff. Green, beautifully designed binding crafted with borders and diamonds highlighted in gilt. Spine (backstrip) carries out similar design along with illustration - all in gilt lettering. Three raised hubs, the look of more expensive books. All edges in gilt. Endpapers feature gold repeating design surrounding illustrated maps. The acid-free book paper is 60-pound Franklin Library 1854 Cream, made to archival standards. Condition: Top edge has scattered old humidity/dust stains; other edges tiny dings/rubbed marks from handling and shelving. Else overall Near Fine. Pages are clean, very readable. Illustrations are clear, vivid. Free of the smell of a former smoker. Franklin Library (a division of Franklin Mint), published collectible books of high-quality materials. Since the publisher ceased operations in 2000, all editions are considered out-of-print, many uncommon and highly collectible. This collection of stories includes A Case of Identity, The Man with the Twisted Lip; The Adventure of the Speckled Band; Silver Blaze; The Naval Treaty; The Adventure of the Empty House; The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist; The Adventure of Black Peter; and more. Includes 10 pages of Sherlock Holmes Atlas at end of text. A wonderful collection of pure Sherlock Holmes who inhabits an astonishingly real world -- a fascinating scientific whiz who solves mysteries along with Dr. Watson. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Hard Cover. Near Fine. Illus. by Mitchell Hooks.