Doyle (Sir Arthur Conan) The Maracot Deep and Other Stories, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to W.B. Maxwell "To W.B.M. A poor exchange against Mr. Raikes (who makes horribly for self psycho-analysis), but one of the four may find a mark A Conan Doyle." to title, 10pp. advertisements at rear, very light browning to half-title, 4ff. advertisements loosely inserted, including 2 for The Sherlock Holmes Long Stories, original cloth, very light fading to spine, dust-jacket, minor chipping to spine ends and corners, small chip to head of upper panel, a few very short closed tears and some creasing to head and foot, light surface soiling, but an excellent example overall, preserved in custom morocco-backed drop-back box, [Green & Gibson A47a], 8vo, 1929.

⁂ A lovely copy of this Doyle science fiction collection with an excellent inscription. The Maracot Deep and Other Stories includes two Professor Challenger adventures, Professor Maracot's discovery of the lost city of Atlantis and a cricketing short story based on Doyle's own time at the wicket. The inscription is to William Babington Maxwell (1866-1938), author and playwright who wrote the 1929 work Himself and Mr. Raikes which features a young man constantly at conflict with his own, darker side, portrayed as a separate character.