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The Psychic Book Shop, London; "My dear Smith I was surprised at the force"
The Psychic Book Shop, London; "My dear Smith I was surprised at the force"

The Psychic Book Shop, London; "My dear Smith I was surprised at the force"

Dateapproximately 1927
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Letter written by Doyle to his Strand editor Greenhough Smith. Possibly refers to "The Maracot Deep" (in The Strand Magazine, beginning October, 1927). 
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CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131055095426-52D
Dewey Number823.91 D598 D598.6 V. 1 no.52
Country:United Kingdom
City, town or township:London (England)
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