The Hound of the Baskervilles.

£7,500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

The Hound of the Baskervilles is not merely one of the most famous of all Sherlock Holmes novels but also one of the great Edwardian novels. Beloved and well-regarded from its first publication and truly one of the most attractive books ever published. Copies that remain in such condition, as in this instance, are very uncommon. First edition, first impression, first issue (with 'you' for your on page 13, line 3); 8vo; frontispiece and 15 full-page illustrations by Sidney Paget; publisher's red cloth decorated in gilt and black, spine very slightly faded but gilt still bright, original endpapers cleaned at some point, else a very good and very fresh copy preserved in a purple cloth slipcase.

• Binding: Hardcover

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