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A wonderful complete matching six-volume set of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story collections, published in the United States by George H. Doran Company, New York, in 1925. First U.S. editions
These are 1925 George H. Doran Company New York editions, representing the first U.S. editions. They feature the publisher's GHD colophon on the copyright page. Binding is plain red cloth/keratol-style with the Doran design embossed in blind on the front
The six-title group is:
1. THE BLACK DOCTOR and Other Tales of Terror and Mystery
2. THE MAN FROM ARCHANGEL and Other Tales of Adventure
3. THE CROXLEY MASTER and Other Tales of the Ring and Camp
4. THE GREAT KEINPLATZ EXPERIMENT and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen
5. THE LAST OF THE LEGIONS and Other Tales of Long Ago
*6. THE DEALINGS OF CAPTAIN SHARKEY and Other Tales of Pirates
(* acquired separately to complete the set and is in notably better-preserved condition. See pic)
Condition:
Overall, the set is in Very Good vintage condition, considering its age.
● Original matching bindings
● Attractive red textured covers
● Distinctive blind-embossed GHD device on each front cover
● Spine lettering is present, although there is noticeable fading/rubbing from age and handling.
● Some expected wear at spine ends and corners
● Pages are generally clean and well preserved for books approaching 100 years old
● Normal age-related toning to the paper
● No dust jackets
● No original slipcase
* Topic: Literature
* Subject: Short Stories
* Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
* Original Language: English
* Publication Year: 1925
* Publisher: George H. Doran Company
* Format: Hardcover
* Language: English
* Genre: Fiction
* Era: 1920s
* Book Series: The Conan Doyle Stories
