The Siam Question. The Holmes Report Vol. 1. A Narrative of the Exploits of Sherlock Holmes during the years 1891-1894 at Tibet, Siam & London. Written for the Foreign Office at the request of Mycroft Holmes - Advisor to the Prime Minister by Dr. John H. Watson, M.D. based in good part on the Journals of M. Francois le Villard &c.

First edition, first impression. Some slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, not price clipped (no published price), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg++ copy.605pp. Holmes' activities after his apparent death at Reichenbach Falls to his reappearance in London. As many surmised Holmes undertook his Eastern travels on behalf of the British Government, accompanied by the French agent Francois le Villard, encountering more excitement and danger than he would permit Dr Watson to record. The events in India, Tibet and Siam have their repercussions in England, when Holmes returns to Baker Street he must deal with Colonel Moran, Colonel Moriarty and other less expected foes. An engrossing tale of high adventure. A huge heavy book, extra postage may be required.