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1890 Sherlock Holmes first edition found in charity shop sells for £11,520
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. Times of India World is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Global. The first report grouped here was at 23 Oct 2026, 17:25 UTC. The headline in use is “1890 Sherlock Holmes first edition found in charity shop sells for £11,520”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
A first-edition edition of The Sign of Four surfaced among the book donations at an Oxfam shop, piquing the interest of staff who recognized its rare value. After seeking expert appraisal, the book fetched an impressive £11,520 at Bonhams auction house.
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- First reported by Times of India World
1890 Sherlock Holmes first edition found in charity shop sells for £11,520
Reported by 1 outlet
- Times of India