Title
A Case of Identity, A Scandal in Bohemia
Coverage
New York
Publisher
Eastern Book Co., 45 Rose St., NY
Optimus Printing Company, undated 45, 47, 49, & 51 Rose St., NY
Optimus Printing Company, undated 45, 47, 49, & 51 Rose St., NY
Date
undated but 1894; undated
Subject
First separate book appearance
Description
First separate book appearances of these two stories anywhere. Eastern Book Co. published its Case of Identity and Scandal in Bohemia in 1894. The date of the Optimus books is uncertain, but the street address makes it likely that it took over Eastern’s premises, along with any plates that Eastern left behind.
Source
A Case of Identity
:
The Handy Classic Series, No. 10, 5¢
A Scandal in Bohemia
The Handy Classic Series, No. 13, 5¢
The Handy Classic Series, No. 10, 5¢
A Scandal in Bohemia
The Handy Classic Series, No. 13, 5¢
Format
In original printed wrappers