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Mycroft & Moran, Sauk City, WI, 1968. First Edition black cloth Hardcover with DJ, 131 pp. This is one of 3493 copies and is SIGNED "Cordially, August Derleth" on the FFEP. In this novel, Solar Pons travels to Scotland and Wales to unravel a strange.murder. The book is marred only by mild foxing on top text-block edge. Also has my name-stamp on top edge and on FFEP (Sorry, purchased direct from Arkham and, at that time, I was young and wasn't thinking of ever selling my books). The DJ has minimal shelf- and edgewear but exhibits some light brown toning along edges and on spine. Overall, a fine, tight, unread copy. Signed copies becoming quite scarce.

Signed first printing of this first full-length novel featuring detective Solar Pons, as recounted by his loyal chronicler Dr. Lyndon Parker. Derleth, founder of Arkham House and eminent figure in both science-fictional and Sherlockian circles, published his first Sherlock Holmes pastiche in 1929; following several collections of short stories, MR. FAIRLIE'S FINAL JOURNEY appeared as his detective's first novel-length adventure. 7.25'' x 5''. Original black cloth with gilt-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($3.50) dust jacket by Frank Utpatel. 131, [1] pages. Edition of 3500 copies. Signed on the front endpaper: "Sincerely, August Derleth." Though no provenance markings, from the library of noted Sherlockian, BSI member since 1973, and retired US magistrate judge Andrew Peck. Minor toning to spine and extremities. Else clean and sharp.