Set Reminder2023-04-20 12:00:002023-04-20 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : A Study in Sherlock: The Curious Collection of Robert Hess Part I https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/a-study-in-sherlock-the-curious-collection-of-robert-hess-part-i-21932 This was the first sale from Robert Hess's collection of Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle. High spots in every category related to these two subjects included original illustration art, first editions, signed photos, and archives of letters.
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A group of 25 cigarette cards and 12 character stamps. Including: A complete set of 25 cigarette cards of Sherlock Holmes characters. London: Alexander Boguslavsky, [n.d., 1922]. Full-color cards, with text on versos (67 x 36 mm). Some minor rubbing. A handsome set, with wonderful portraits of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Professor Moriarty, Lestrade, and many more. -- [With:] A complete set of 12 collector?s stamps of ?Popular Characters (Fiction)?. [Switzerland]: Tobler Chokolado, [n.d., ca. 1920s]. 12 stamps on 1 sheet (uncut; 170 x 157 mm). Minor toning, light occasional soiling). Superb. Characters include: Robinson Crusoe, Rob Roy, Oliver Twist, Uncle Tom, and, of course, Sherlock Holmes.