When I went to examine the books it occurred to me that two of them hadn't been opened in a long time. The spines were resistant. Heck, they might not have ever been opened. One was a little less resistant, and the fourth was a bit easier. There are no marks, damage, or wear to the pages inside. They are perfect. The outsides are excellent, but not perfect. The first picture I took of them was in my office in low light. The flash went off, and what it captured was the surface wear that is basically invisible to the naked eye. I'm including it even though it isn't a true representation of what the books look like.
You can see some of the wear spots where the books were slid off a shelf from between themselves or other books. The covers are not perfect, but they are in excellent shape. The picture I used on Facebook is a more correct shot for what one sees when looking at the books in real light. It also shows the color better.
The spines on them are immaculate. They really pop.
As I said, the books are from 1975. I don't believe a reprint was ever done as all the ones I found online were from 1975. (They were also being sold as a set for prices from about 25 bucks to 50.) Here's a shot of the date page, even though it's a terrible picture.
So, there you have it. This month's giveaway would make handsome additions to your editions.
The trivia question this month is:
Name the stories where 'scrap-books' are mentioned.
(Now, that includes 'scrap-books' and 'scrapbooks.')
Make sure to send me your answer(s) on Messenger or by email at historicalsherlock@gmail.com. I am happy to answer any questions about the books, so ask away. Also, don't forget that I will include a little something in the shipment. Could be anything, but it will be Sherlockian. Good luck!
I'll see you next time, and as always...thanks for reading.
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