Published in 1922, this first editon by Sherlock Holmes author, Arthur Conan Doyle, examined the famous Cottingley Fairy photos. Like many people in the period following the first world war.. Conan Doyle was interested in spiritualism and 'other worldly' phenomena, and in fact was criticised by many of his contemporaries for believing in the Cottingley story. Years later (in the 1980s), the photos (originally taken by two young girls in 1917 and 1920) were revealed as a hoax. But interest in this 'charming' story endures.
I have two first editions (one featured here), plus a copy of Frank Gardner's: 'Fairies: The Cottingley Photos and Their Sequel' (1st edition, 1945). Gardner's book is £190.
Both Conan- Doyle first editions (1922) are £500.
Please contact Jim for more details.
Published in 1922, this first editon by Sherlock Holmes author, Arthur Conan Doyle, examined the famous Cottingley Fairy photos. Like many people in the period following the first world war.. Conan Doyle was interested in spiritualism and 'other worldly' phenomena, and in fact was criticised by many of his contemporaries for believing in the Cottingley story. Years later (in the 1980s), the photos (originally taken by two young girls in 1917 and 1920) were revealed as a hoax. But interest in this 'charming' story endures.
I have two first editions (one featured here), plus a copy of Frank Gardner's: 'Fairies: The Cottingley Photos and Their Sequel' (1st edition, 1945). Gardner's book is £190.
Both Conan- Doyle first editions (1922) are £500.
Please contact Jim for more details.
