## Item Specifics
* **Title:** The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
* **Author:** Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
* **Publisher:** Harper & Brothers, New York
* **Year:** 1894 (True First American Edition / Second State)
* **Format:** Cloth-bound Hardcover

## Edition Details
This is an authentic 1894 First American Edition, Second State of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes." You can verify the second state classification on the Table of Contents page, which correctly lists pages XIII–XXIII (following the mid-run suppression of "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box"). It features the classic early Harper & Brothers light blue/gray cloth cover with the silver Celtic knot device and gold-gilt spine and cover text.

## Condition Report
Please review the photos carefully to evaluate the condition of this antique volume:

* **Cover/Spine:** The front cover is visually strong. The gold-gilt title text remains quite bright and readable, and the silver stamping is well-preserved with minimal rubbing. There is standard age-toning, mild shelf wear along the edges, and minor softening to the spine tips.
* **Binding:** The binding is loose. The internal hinges show noticeable play, and the text block is tender when handled. It should be turned with care, making it an excellent candidate for shelf display or professional reinforcement.
* **Interior Pages:** The pages show uniform age-toning consistent with a 130+ year-old book. No major tears observed, though minor foxing, handling marks, or previous owner inscriptions may be present.

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