British writer, and creator of Sherlock Holmes, the best-known detective in literature and the embodiment of ratiocination, or deductive reasoning. Doyle himself believed in fairies and was very interested in occultism. Sherlock Holmes stories have been translated into more than 50 languages. In 1920, Doyle was the highest paid writer of his time. ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, stamp dated June 1, 1904. Letter to an acquaintance. In full, “I come to Harwich Common Riding next week. I hope the free paper would be done away with. No paid paper could ever do so much good as that. I'll see you no doubt on the 22nd at the gala.” The little Border burghs of Scotland were always the first places to feel the onslaught of the English invaders, and they celebrate their continuing existence with a flamboyant ceremony called the Common Ridings. In fine condition, with light mailing folds, one through a single letter of signature. R&R COA.
