A Study in Scarlet

5W Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Philadelphia, 1893. Early printing.

Notes

A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the first novel introducing the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion, Dr. John Watson. The story begins with Watson meeting Holmes and moving into 221B Baker Street, where they are soon drawn into a mysterious murder case.

A man is found dead in a deserted house, with no apparent wounds but with the word “RACHE” scrawled in blood on the wall. Holmes uses his brilliant deductive skills to unravel the mystery, which involves a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set against the backdrop of the American West and the Mormon community. The novel’s blend of gripping detective work and vivid backstory established Holmes as one of the greatest fictional detectives in literary history.

Description

White boards with three quarter red canvas spine. Red lettering on front board and gilt lettering on the spine. Gilt top edge. Chipping to upper and lower spine. Weak binding. Fair condition.