[SHERLOCK HOLMES]. [DOYLE, Arthur Conan (1859-1930), contributor]. First Appearance of Five Sherlock Holmes Stories in The Strand Magazine. London: The Strand Magazine, 1893. Volume VI July to December, 1893. Large 8vo. Illustrated throughout and with the famous illustration of Holmes grappling with Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls by Sidney Paget . 724 pp. Bound in publisher's full light blue cloth over beveled boards, front board decoratively stamped in black, spine stamped in black and gilt. FIRST APPEARANCES IN PRINT OF SIX SHERLOCK HOLMES STORIES, INCLUDING THE FIRST STORY TO FEATURE PROFESSOR MORIARTY. Stories include: The Adventure of the Crooked Man, The Adventure of the Resident Patient, The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter, The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, and The Adventure of the Final Problem.

Spine a bit toned and mildly worn, some rubbing, soiling to boards, corners a bit worn, endleaves offset and toned. Still, fine.