first edition hardcover
1912
by Doyle, A. Conan
Hodder and Stoughton, 1912. first. hardcover. near fine. First edition, large paper copy, first issue. A near fine, bright copy. Large octavo. Thirteen illustrations pasted to light brown mounts tipped-in, original light blue cloth over heavy boards, front and spine panels lettered in gold, dinosaur footprints stamped in blind on front, spine and rear panels. 1000 copies of the presentation edition were prepared but the first issue comprised only 190 copies. Housed in a custom-made fold-out case.
(Inventory #: 2004107)