1967 Annotated Sherlock Holmes

1967 The Annotated Sherlock Holmes Volumes 1 and 2. By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Hardcover.They measure about 11.25" by 8.75". Volume 1 has 688 pages and volume 2 has 824. Good condition. The dust covers are in bad shape. The interior of the books are in good condition. Shows a little age and use with slight creases on some of the pages.

This substantial two-volume set offers the definitive Victorian detective experience, meticulously compiled by William S. Baring-Gould. Published in 1967, these hardcovers represent a monumental achievement in Holmesian scholarship, containing the complete 56 short stories and four novels. The volumes are bound in a handsome dark green cloth that feels heavy and significant in the hand. While the original dust jackets have seen better days and show significant wear, the books themselves remain sturdy and well-preserved. Inside, the pages are filled with fascinating annotations, maps, and period illustrations that provide deep historical context to the fog-filled streets of London.

As a centerpiece for a mid-century study or a collector’s library, this set captures the intellectual excitement of the 1960s literary revival. You can feel the history in the slightly creased pages and the gentle tanning of the paper, which only adds to the atmosphere of a seasoned researcher's archive. The sheer scale of these books—spanning over 1,500 pages combined—makes them a powerful visual statement when displayed on a dark wood shelf or a metal utility desk. They are perfect for the reader who wants to dive deep into the lore of 221B Baker Street while enjoying the tactile satisfaction of an authentic vintage reference set.

This set is vintage, over 55 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.