Description: ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE. Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish author whose stories featuring fictional detective Sherlock Holmes revolutionized the genre of crime fiction. Holmes himself would eventually earn a place among the most familiar and durable characters in the annals of English Literature and his exploits would inspire countless incarnations on stage and screen. AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED BY ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE RELATED TO HIS CLOSE FRIEND, SECRETARY, AND BUSINESS PARTNER WHO SERVED AS THE MODEL FOR THE FAMOUS SHERLOCK HOLMES CHARACTER DR. JOHN H. WATSON Autograph document signed by Arthur Conan Doyle with his initials “ACD” on a small page of lined paper removed from a notebook bearing Doyle’s handwritten scores from a game of billiards. The list of thirteen scores are attributed to four sets of initials, one of which “A.H.W.” is for Major Alfred Herbert Wood. Wood (1866-1941) was a close friend, private secretary, and business manager to Doyle from 1897 to 1930 and is believed to have served as the model for the famous Holmes character Dr. John H. Watson. The document measures smaller than octavo, was created in [July 1908], is in fine condition with minor age wear and toning, and has been authenticated by and is accompanied with documentation from International Autograph Auctions Ltd., the leading autograph auction house in Europe.
Price: 543.75 USD
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-27T00:01:52.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed by: Arthur Conan Doyle
Autograph Authentication: International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
