Arthur Conan Doyle, Jules Verne et al; Sidney Paget (ill.): ...

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Arthur Conan Doyle, Jules Verne et al; Sidney Paget (ill.): 'The Strand Magazine, volumes I to XI. [The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes; The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, etc.]', London, George Newnes, 1891-1896, volumes 1-11, contains the first appearance of several Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes stories, including 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes', July 1891-June 1892, 'The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes', December 1892-December 1893 (as 'The Adventures' number 13 to 24), 'The Adventure of the Cardboard Box' (volume V, 1893) which was not published in book form until 'His Last Bow' (1917). Doyle also contributes the historical caper 'The Exploits and Adventures of Brigadier Gerard' (volumes VIII, IX and X). numerous b/w in text illustrations by Sidney Paget as called for, also contains science fiction from Jules Verne; 'Dr Trifulgas' (volume IV, 1893), and 'An Express of the Future' (volume X, 1895). Volumes VII-VIII feature the entire first series of cases for the consulting detective Martin Hewitt; probably the chief rival of Sherlock Holmes. Uniform contemporary half calf gilt (worn) (11)