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New York: Doran, 1914. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very good. Doyle incorporates a dual narrative structure, as the plot transitions from the present-day investigation by Holmes and Watson to a historical account of the events that led to the central crime. The additional space afforded by a full novel, gave Doyle the opportunity to change and blend genres within the two narratives, from a traditional Sherlockian detective mystery, to the suspenseful exposition. 1st edition of the seventh Sherlock Holmes book, and the 4th Holmes novel, preceding the London edition.  Original cloth, fine in a dustjacket with some chips restored.

New York: Harmony, 1978. First Edition. fine/near fine. 1st edition. Fine in near fine dustjacket. Signed and inscribed, in ink, on the half-title, "Best Wishes to you / Alberto Vargas" and not a common 1st edition when it's signed. 60 color plates, twice that many more in black and white, comprehensive, and inclusive, spanning the entirety of Vargas' career.