DOYLE, Arthur Conan (1859-1930). "The Sign of the Four; or, The Problem of the Sholtos". In: Lippincott's Monthly Magazine. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, February 1890 [but 1889]. Lot 71

Lot 71

DOYLE, Arthur Conan (1859-1930). "The Sign of the Four; or, The Problem of the Sholtos". In: Lippincott's Monthly Magazine. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, February 1890 [but 1889].

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DOYLE, Arthur Conan (1859-1930). "The Sign of the Four; or, The Problem of the Sholtos". In: Lippincott's Monthly Magazine. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, February 1890 [but 1889].

8vo. Frontispiece and special title-page inserted. Modern morocco gilt; morocco-backed folding case.

THE TRUE FIRST HARDCOVER APPEARANCE OF DOYLE’S SECOND SHERLOCK HOLMES NOVEL. The Sign of the Four first appeared in print in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, published simultaneously in Philadelphia and London. Green and Gibson note, "in the American issue of the magazine the frontispiece faces a special title-page and is therefore considered by some to constitute the first edition." Green and Gibson A7i.

Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie