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A Study in Scarlet
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A Study in Scarlet Paperback -

by Arthur Conan Doyle


About this book

A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel written by Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which was first published in 1887. It is the first story to feature the character of Sherlock Holmes, who would later become one of the most famous and iconic literary detective characters, with long-lasting interest and appeal. 
In 1887 Arthur Conan Doyle (May 22, 1959 - July 7 1930) sold the rights to A Study in Scarlet for £25. It was published first in Beeton’s Christmas Annual, and later in 1888 as a novel by Ward, Lock & Co.  Doyle was 27 years old, and wrote the story in a reported three weeks. -

First Edition Identification

First edition published by Ward, Lock & Co. London. 1888. 

Details

  • Title A Study in Scarlet
  • Author Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 112
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • ISBN 9781974437474 / 1974437477
  • Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.23 in (22.91 x 15.19 x 0.58 cm)
  • Reading level 1040