
First Edition [Doyle, Arthur Conan]. THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. Lon: George Newnes, 1902. 1st edition, 1st issue: “You” for “your” on p13, line 3. Illustration facing p76 is reversed. Gibson & Green A26a.
Condition report
Crown 8vo. Scarlet cloth stamped in black and gilt. Spine cocked, spine sunned and worn at ends. 16 plates (incl frontis). Plate facing p322 separated with edgewear. Frontis has the usual foxing and toning from contact with the publisher’s acidic tissue guard. Other plates have minor color change. Small area of handling wear at lower edge of pp147-180.