SHERLOCK HOLMES INVESTIGATES

(London): John Murray, 1963. First edition. Very good plus.. Inscribed proof copy of introductory collection to Sherlock Holmes, featuring an excerpt from STUDY IN SCARLET and the full stories of some Sherlockian greatest hits: "The Speckled Band," "The Red-Headed League," "The Blue Carbuncle," and more. 7.25'' x 4.75''. Original plum typographic wrappers. Illustrated in black and white. 234 pages. Publisher's "Compliments from the Sales Department" slip laid in. From the collection of noted Sherlockian, BSI member since 1973, and retired US magistrate judge Andrew Peck, inscribed to him by Michael Hardwick in ink to title page: "Andy Peck / Sincere regards / Michael Hardwick." Sunning to spine and a bit to rear wrapper, light soil, short closed tear to front joint. Firm. (Inventory #: 53930)