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Warrack, Guy.
Sherlock Holmes and Music.
Publisher: Faber and Faber LTD, London;
Date of Publication: 1947
Stock Code: 14462
First Edition. Octavo, pp., 56. Publisher’s ruby red cloth with gilt title to spine in an unclipped, pictorial dust-jacket bearing the visage of the titular detective. Some loss to upper spine of dust-jacket, edges untrimmed. An examination of the world’s most famous detectives’ affinity for music. Holmes enthusiasm for the violin is well known, less so his enthusiasm for concert halls. Warrack’s book is the first attempt to analyse Holmes as a musician. Printed on wove paper. £40.00