Pictorial History of Sherlock Holmes

A collection of images tracing the history of the great detective, from his first appearance in Beeton's Christmas Annual, through movies, radio and television shows, and into the public domain world, where his image and name was snapped up by hotels (Sherlock Holmes Hotel), developments (Sherlock Homes at Kendale Lakes), restaurants (My Dear Watson: The Coffee House of Distinction and Moriarty's) and advertisements for health plans, insurance companies and cigarettes.