DOYLE, Sir Arthur Conan (1859-1930). "A Sherlock Holmes Competition: Mr. Sherlock Holmes to His Readers." In Strand Magazine. Vol. LXXII No. 435. London: George Newnes, March 1927. 4to. 1-314, 57-68 pp. Illustrated. Stapled printed wrappers. Featuring "A Sherlock Holmes Competition," in which Doyle offers £100 and 100 autographed copies of "Memories and Adventures" to the reader whose list of the 12 best Sherlock Holmes stories "coincides most nearly" with his own list, a sealed copy of which was given to the editor, pp. 211; 281-284.

[With]: The Golden Book Magazine. New York: Review of Reviews Corp., December 1930. 4to. [113] pp. Printed wrappers. Featuring "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" illustrated by John Allan Maxwell, pp. 85-94; 107; 110-11. Also includes "The Real Sherlock Holmes" by Vincent Starrett, pp. 81-84. 

Strand Magazine with wrappers edge worn, chipped, creased and wrinkled, several tears and minor paper loss, staples rusted, wrappers separating, soiled throughout, hole to gutter. The Golden Book toned, edge worn, with minor chipping to wrappers, corners clipped. Overall good.