Description: Sherlock Signed Lettered Clue Edition This is a brand new Amaranthine Books lettered Clue edition leather-bound hardback of a Sherlock Collection. Amaranthine does it again with the lettered edition, another masterpiece! The Clue Edition is a letterpress printed edition of of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of a Dozen Favourites; a short story collection featuring Arthur Conan Doyle’s twelve favourite stories about his fictional detective and it is limited to only 26 lettered and signed copies.Bound in the finest goatskin leather and featuring a real magnifying glass on the front cover that can be taken out to use on the illustrations. It comes in a specially designed case inspired by Sherlock’s home at 221B Baker Street, London, featuring functional door on the front. The Clue Edition represents the very essence of the great fictional detective, featuring the twelve short stories that were deemed favourite by the Arthur Conan Doyle himself.The Adventure of the Speckled Band The Adventure of the Red-Headed League The Adventure of the Dancing Men The Adventure of the Final Problem The Adventure of a Scandal in Bohemia The Adventure of the Empty House The Adventure of the Five Orange Pips The Adventure of the Second Stain The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot The Adventure of the Priory School The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual The Adventure of the Reigate SquiresIt is limited to 26 lettered and signed copies, featuring several special features that make it quite unique. Of the three editions, this one is aimed to be as the ultimate one, providing numerous features worthy of such an edition.This edition comes in a custom made box with a front that pays homage to Sherlock’s home at 221B Baker Street, London. This was inspired by the fact that most of his clients found themselves at this address seeking his skill and his wisdom. The door is fully functional, so you can grab the knob and open it, only to be greeted by the very representation of Sherlock in form of a book. Once you take the book out, you’ll notice that the bottom of the box features a wallpaper pattern that, again, pays homage to the one in Sherlock’s home, but also featuring a hidden surprise there as well.The book is bound in the finest brown goatskin leather, featuring a spine blocked in gold foil and a magnifying glass blocked into the front cover. But it’s not there just for show, because you can take it out and use it as you read the book. This will be particularly useful when you reach each of the illustrations, because they hold numerous details that are difficult to observe with a naked eye.Once you open the book, you’ll be met by handmade marbled endpapers done by our marbling department. They are inspired by the tartan pattern designed specially for this edition by Manuel Šumberac, who has also illustrated all the artwork, including the drop caps, for this title. The illustrations for this edition are truly remarkable, something that we have never done before. Since this is a short story collection, it made no sense to look for key plot points; instead the idea was to boil down the whole story into a singular illustration, which offered a “blueprint” of the story expressed artistically. Each illustration contains the key elements of the story, which is intended to beckon the reader to return and give it another look to better understand the story.As you go through the chapters, you’ll see there are beautiful themed drop caps designed for each story, as well as the unique title for each of them. Once you need a break from reading, you can use the bookmark shaped like a magnifying glass, but is fully functional as well, because it has a plastic lens with 3x magnification, providing you with a secondary magnifying lens.As previously mentioned, the whole run has 26 lettered and signed copies, with a few additional publisher’s copies for the key participants of the projects that will never go to sale, making this a true rarity.Additionally: The main magnifying glass magnetizes to the front of the book.On the side there is a secret compartment with additional prints, marbled endpaper and some of the original letterpress!Inside there is hidden a unique pen and journal, nicely tucked away.This will ship in its original packaging. I ship via media mail within the U.S. If you would like an expedited option please let me know before buying. I ship globally, but I use the U.S. service which I ship to in Kentucky and it ships out to the Country and uses their services. Also, if you are an international buyer and would like to combine shipping and the add to cart and request total option is not working please contact me about creating you a listing.
Price: 4999.99 USD
Location: Dallas, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-16T13:42:48.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Binding: Fine Binding
Modification Description: Signed
Language: English
Signed: Yes
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Signed, Lettered
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Personalized: No
Publisher: Amaranthine Books
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: Yes