[SHERLOCK HOLMES]. DOYLE, Arthur Conan (1859–1930). The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes [and:] The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. London: George Newnes, 1892, 1894. Large 8vos. Illustrated by Sidney Paget. [iv], 317pp, [1], [2 blanks]; [ii], [v-viii], 279pp., [1]. Both half-titles present. Publisher's light and dark blue cloth over beveled boards, front boards and spines stamped in black and gilt, floral endleaves, all edges gilt. FIRST EDITIONS, FIRST STATE OF ADVENTURES (no text in street sign on front cover, and the misprint, "Violent Hunter" for "Violet Hunter" on p. 317. There are no state points for Memoirs. "Rarely has a character so quickly established itself on the popular imagination as did Sherlock Holmes in the latter half of 1891.” (Green and Gibson)." 

Spines toned, with some wear and loss to gilt, boards worn and soiled, hinges starting or cracking, several gutters overopened, text a bit toned, lightly foxed, both volumes skewed. Very good.