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Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four - Illustrated, Large Print, Large Format
Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four - Illustrated, Large Print, Large Format
Giant 8.5" x 11" Size: Large, Clear Print & Pictures - Complete & Unabridged!
Paperback Book
University of Life Library
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THE GAME IS AFOOT!
- 30+ illustrations from the original editions.
- Giant format - 8.5" x 11" desktop size - biggest edition available ANYWHERE - looks amazing on your bookshelf & provides the ideal reading experience for this classic work.
- Huge 18pt text, beautiful professional typesetting & high-quality bright white paper stock mean this superb edition can be easily enjoyed by all.
- University of Life Library Uniform Edition.
THE SIGN OF FOUR - Holmes and Watson are visited by a mysterious and beautiful woman, whose puzzling case takes the duo through the twists and turns of fog-shrouded Victorian London as they track down a fortune in treasure stolen from an Indian fortress.
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ISBN/SKU: 198511061X
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Before You Buy
Q: Who is this edition for?
A: This edition is for Sherlock Holmes fans, mystery readers, students, families, collectors, and anyone who wants to enjoy the second Holmes novel in a spacious, highly readable physical format.
Q: What is The Sign of Four about?
A: Holmes and Watson are approached by a young woman whose mysterious family history leads them into a case involving a missing father, a secret pact, a stolen treasure, and a trail that stretches from Victorian London back to colonial India.
Q: Is this one of the early Sherlock Holmes stories?
A: Yes. The Sign of Four is the second Sherlock Holmes novel, following A Study in Scarlet. It develops the partnership between Holmes and Watson further while also introducing important elements of Watson’s personal life.
Q: Do I need to read A Study in Scarlet first?
A: No. The story stands on its own and can be enjoyed without prior knowledge of the series. Readers who do start with A Study in Scarlet, however, will see how Holmes and Watson’s relationship develops from their first case into a more established partnership.
Q: Is this a complete edition of the novel?
A: Yes. The text is complete and unabridged, so readers get Conan Doyle’s full original novel rather than a simplified adaptation, excerpt, or shortened version.
Q: Is the book suitable for younger readers?
A: Yes, particularly for confident young readers interested in mysteries, adventure, and classic fiction. The language reflects its Victorian period, but the treasure hunt, pursuit, exotic backstory, and detective plot make it one of the more accessible Sherlock Holmes novels.
Q: What makes this edition different from inexpensive paperback editions?
A: The emphasis is on readability and presentation. This edition uses a full 8.5 × 11-inch page, very large 18-point type, bright white paper, professional typesetting, and more than 30 illustrations associated with early editions of the story.
Q: Does the book include illustrations?
A: Yes. The edition includes more than 30 period illustrations, including work by F. H. Townsend and Richard Gutschmidt. These help preserve the visual atmosphere traditionally associated with Sherlock Holmes while giving the book a more substantial presentation.
Q: Why is the large-print format useful?
A: The 18-point type and generous page size make extended reading more comfortable, particularly for older readers or anyone who finds conventional paperback typography cramped. The spacious layout also works well for family reading, study, and annotation.
Q: Is this intended as a collectible or bookshelf edition?
A: Yes. As part of the University of Life Library, the edition is designed to give classic works a substantial, uniform physical presentation rather than treating them as disposable reprints. The large format, illustrations, and typography make it suitable both for regular reading and for a permanent home library.
Publication Details & Specifications
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Series | University of Life Library |
| Edition | Illustrated, large-print, large-format edition |
| Print length | 122 pages |
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 0.26 × 11 inches |
| Item weight | Approximately 0.67 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | February 24, 2018 |
| ISBN-10 | 198511061X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1985110618 |
| Author | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Work | The Sign of Four |
| Content | Complete and unabridged |
| Text size | 18-point type |
| Illustrations | More than 30 illustrations from original editions |
| Illustrators | F. H. Townsend, Richard Gutschmidt, and Carlile Media |
| Focus | Sherlock Holmes mystery fiction involving a missing treasure, a secret pact, Victorian London, and Holmes and Watson's investigation of Mary Morstan's unusual case |
| Text presentation | Professionally typeset on bright white paper for clear, comfortable reading |
| Format advantage | Oversized 8.5 × 11 inch format with large 18-point text and prominent illustrations |
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