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The Hound of the Baskervilles & The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Strand Magazine First Publication George Newnes 1901. The extremely rare (none currently available online) first ever printing of the famous Sherlock Holmes stories The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Return of Sherlock Holmes. Published between August 1901 and April 1902, a year before the first edition Newnes novel, and 1903-1904 (Return of Sherlock Holmes) comprising of 'The Adventure of the Empty House', ' The Adventure of the Norwood Builder', 'The Adventure of the Dancing Men', 'The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist', 'The Adventure of the Priory School', 'The Adventure of Black Peter', 'The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton', 'The Adventure of the Six Napoleons', 'The Adventure of the three Students', 'The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez', 'The Adventure of the missing Three-Quarter', 'The Adventure of Abbey Grange' and the 'Adventure of the second Stain'. Handsomely bound item contains the complete run of all 32 installments of Hound of the Baskervilles and The Return of Sherlock Holmes. The original pages, fully illustrated throughout with Sidney Paget's famous work, are all clean, with no tears of nicks. The hardback binding has a Strand Magazine cover on the front board. Many more images available on request.

"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is a collection of twelve short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1892. The stories feature Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant consulting detective, and his friend and chronicler, Dr. John H. Watson. Set in Victorian London, each narrative presents a unique mystery for Holmes to solve, showcasing his remarkable deductive reasoning skills and attention to detail. The collection begins with "A Scandal in Bohemia," where Holmes is tasked with recovering compromising photographs of the King of Bohemia and his former lover, Irene Adler. The subsequent stories include mysteries ranging from stolen jewels ("The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle") to mysterious disappearances ("The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb") and perplexing coded messages ("The Adventure of the Dancing Men"). In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," Holmes investigates the death of a young woman and uncovers a venomous snake used as a murder weapon. "The Adventure of the Red-Headed League" involves a bizarre scheme to distract a pawnbroker. Meanwhile, in "The Adventure of the Final Problem," Holmes faces his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty, in a deadly confrontation at the Reichenbach Falls. Throughout these stories, Watson narrates the tales, highlighting Holmes' brilliant deductions, logical reasoning, and mastery of disguise. Each mystery is intricately woven, providing readers with a thrilling blend of suspense, intelligence, and unexpected twists. Conan Doyle's vivid portrayal of Victorian London, along with the dynamic between Holmes and Watson, captivates readers as they navigate the criminal underworld, encountering various characters and engaging in thrilling adventures. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" remains a cornerstone of detective fiction, laying the foundation for the archetype of the astute detective. Doyle's ingenious storytelling and the enduring appeal of Holmes' intellect continue to resonate with readers, solidifying the collection's place in literary history as a timeless classic.

Look for the uncorrected text "cucaine" for "cocaine" on page 133 and the misprint Miss "Violent" Hunter on page 317.