THE DARKWATER HALL MYSTERY

Edinburgh: The Tragara Press, 1978. First edition. Fine.. Uncommon proof copy of the limited first separate edition of this Sherlock Holmes pastiche by the author of LUCKY JIM, originally appearing in a shortened form in PLAYBOY magazine. 8'' x 5''. Original textured blank brown wrappers with title and "proof" written in pen on front cover. 35, [1] pages. Edition of 165 copies printed by hand at the Tragara Press; this copy unnumbered and noted as a proof at colophon. Though no provenance markings, this copy from the library of noted Sherlockian, BSI member since 1973, and retired US magistrate judge Andrew Peck. Light edgewear.