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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
by Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur:
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Penguin, 1967. 12th. imp. thus PBK. No. C785 multicoloured photographic cover. 255 pp. Covers creased. Splits on spine, scuffing. Slight page browning. O/w good reading copy.
Synopsis
From the book:"I am afraid, Watson, that I shall have to go," said Holmes, as we sat down together to our breakfast one morning. "Go! Where to?" "To Dartmoor; to King's Pyland." I was not surprised. Indeed, my only wonder was that he had not already been mixed upon this extraordinary case, which was the one topic of conversation through the length and breadth of England. For a whole day my companion had rambled about the room with his chin upon his chest and his brows knitted, charging and recharging his pipe with the strongest black tobacco, and absolutely deaf to any of my questions or remarks. Fresh editions of every paper had been sent up by our news agent, only to be glanced over and tossed down into a corner. Yet, silent as he was, I knew perfectly well what it was over which he was brooding. There was but one problem before the public which could challenge his powers of analysis, and that was the singular disappearance of the favorite for the Wessex Cup, and the tragic murder of its trainer. When, therefore, he suddenly announced his intention of setting out for the scene of the drama it was only what I had both expected and hoped for.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Grahame Thornton, Bookseller
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3718
- Title
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
- Author
- Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- London: Penguin, 1967
- Keywords
- Penguin Main Series Mystery Crime Detective Paperback Fiction
- Bookseller catalogs
- List No. 20 - Penguins, List No. 5 - Fiction;
Terms of Sale
Grahame Thornton, Bookseller
Prices are net in GB Pounds, and charges will be in GB Pounds. Postage is extra, prices quoted are for standard Royal Mail shipments which do not include tracking, and if tracking is required, then ask for a quote. If a carrier is to be used, it is essential to let me have a telephone number. Books remain the property of the seller until paid for. Returns accepted if books are not as described, and will be refunded including postage. Refunds will also be available for items damaged or lost in the post. Trade discount of 10% is available to bona fide dealers on all items. Payment either by credit card through Biblio, or direct to me by Paypal (account grahame@grahamethornton.f9.co.uk).
About the Seller
Grahame Thornton, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2006
Sherborne, Dorset
About Grahame Thornton, Bookseller
Second-Hand Bookseller operating from home, stock available for viewing by appointment. Mail Order and Internet sales. Early Penguin specialist, otherwise mostly non-fiction in many subjects.I have been involved in the book trade, both publishing and retail, since 1970.
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