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[DOYLE, Arthur Conan] MILNE, A.A. (1882-1956).

London: Methuen and Co. 1929. [Sherlockiana] FIRST EDITION, First Issue. Octavo (19 x 14cm), pp.viii, 208; [8]. In publisher's pink cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper board, lower edges untrimmed, printed dust-wrapper priced at 6s. Contents clean, jacket toned to spine, lightly rubbed at joints. Very good indeed. An interesting collection of essays and bits and pieces collected and edited by Milne, featuring such worthies as Fougasse and Saki, and an article of Sherlockian interest, 'Dr Watson Speaks Out'. Item #54132

Price: £100.00

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