Notes and Documents belonging to Holmes' handling of "The Problem of the Sholtos
first edition paperback
1985 · London
by DOYLE, Conan
London: Webb & Bower, 1985. First. paperback. fine. Facsimile of a portfolio of clues collected by Dr. Watson (letters, telegrams, clippings, and "objects") that enabled Sherlock Holmes to solve the case later named "The Sign of the Four". Bound in a stiff card folder tied with a red ribbon. London: Webb & Bower (1985). First American Edition. An elaborate production, including such clues as "a poisoned thorn tip (poison neutralized for the reader's safety)" (Inventory #: 256936)