1 copy of The Pursuit of Knowledge under Difficulties by George Craik, London, 1872, inscribed in guilt on upper cover ‘Merenti Collegium Stonyhurst’, a first prize awarded to Arthur Conan Doyle in 1873, printed Stonyhurst ticket on inside front cover.
Literary Manuscripts by Arthur Conan Doyle, written whilst at school
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Autograph manuscript of a mock heroic poem by Conan Doyle, entitled ‘On a Football Match between the ancient Gods & heroes’, watermark of 1872. Autograph manuscript of Conan Doyle’s poem, ‘The Passage of the Red Sea’ signed ‘A.C. Doyle’ and dated 14 November 1873, with some corrections. Inclu...
‘The Feldkirchian Gazette’, edited by Arthur Conan Doyle
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‘The Feldkirchian Gazette’, edited by Arthur Conan Doyle, two issues for October and November 1875, written entirely in Conan Doyle’s hand in two exercise books. October: 10 contributions of which 7 are signed ‘A.D.’ including ‘Verses Written on the imaginary case of a brilliant defence of the g...
Arthur Conan Doyle’s Quarterly Report from Stonyhurst, 1873. Sketch of the armorial window in the refectory at Stonyhurst. ?1875 2 autograph letters signed by Revd E. J. Purbrick, headmaster at Stonyhurst, to Mary Doyle about Arthur. 1875-1876. 1 autograph letter from F. Cassidy, a schoolmaster a...
The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle. Part of a serialisation from 'The Strand Magazine', Vol. LI, 1916. The Death Voyage by Arthur Conan Doyle. Printed short story published in The Strand magazine, Vol. 78, 1929
The Bookman. With Presentation Plate Portrait of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Magazine entitled The Bookman. Contains an article on Arthur Conan Doyle with photographs of himself, his family and his homes. Also includes drawings of scenes from Conan Doyle's books. Published by Hoddder and Stoughton, Warwick Square.
Printed material about Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Homes
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‘Sherlock Holmes Sportsman’ by William S. Baring-Gould. Article about the sporting abilities of Sherlock Holmes. Originally published in Sports Illustrated Magazine, 1963.‘Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Strange Studies from Life'. The first annual publication of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Literary Soci...