Saw this and thought it might be of interest...

I came across this and thought the members of this group may be interested.

http://shop.bl.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/BritishLibrary/ISBN_9780712358842

And here is a review of it:

http://www.bestofsherlock.com/ref/diary-arctic-adventure.htm

I received the standard edition of this book today. At the time I preordered it at amazon.uk I have not been aware that a limited edition would be published also. I would have ordered the LE instead because the binding looks exquisite compared to the standard edition.
But nevertheless I like the standard edition a lot: the simple black cloth binding with golden title on the spine below the dust cover looks very good indeed. I assume that the content of both editions is the same. It features a complete and superbly printed facsimile of Doyle's diary together with an annotated transcript of the facsimile. I highly recommend this book - even in the standard edition which is a bargain at below £ 30.

>1 SirFolio16:,2 It has often surprised me that 'limited editions' of books are published which have exactly the same content and illustrations as a standard edition - such that it is merely the binding which is 'limited' rather than any editorial content. I found it odd that Folio produced a limited edition of Macaulay's History of England identical in size (both five volumes measuring 10" by 6 1/4") and content (same forward and same 72 illustrative plates) to the standard set. I would hope for a special something either in illustration or in a specially commissioned introduction, and would certainly feel disappointed if I'd bought a limited edition only for a standard set to appear with exactly the same content/intro/illustrations.

>3 cronshaw: I have to agree with you cronshaw. In all fairness though, I have came across this same problem (and it is indeed a problem) with other printing houses as well. Ie: the Franklin Library

>3 cronshaw: Even odder is that I far preferred the standard binding, and bought it in preference to the LE on that basis alone. The fact that it was also available in a sale, as 'free' when bought with 4 other books made it an absolute no-brainer.

This group is terrible. It taunts me, entices me, tortures me and enables me until I absolutely have to purchase the book being discussed (even non FS editions), and as I love limited editions (even if it is just the binding Cronshaw) it makes it even more dangerous to be a member, but I am hooked and cannot leave.
Its not just Folio Addiction Disorder, but total bibliophilia.
As you can guess, thanks to SirFolio16 I have just bought the LE of this book. But I am sure I will thoroughly enjoy it!

>6 wcarter: You're quite right, it's simply a question of personal preference and pleasure. There cannot be anything wrong, of course, with a beautiful binding. The Macaulay LE binding is sumptuous and will certainly enhance your reading pleasure as a LE bibliophile. Enjoy!

>8 EclecticIndulgence:
Having your teeth fall out of bleeding gums is not a good way to go. Add some vitamin C to your pasta and rice (Cpt. Cook found saurkrait to be a good source)

My daughter, who has already laid claim to my books and told me to write it into my will, can enjoy them without the deprivation caused by the expense. Think of your purchases as an investment for the enjoyment of future generations.

Thank coynedj. I'll try that one out next time husband grissles about the expence. I think the free books excusss is wearing a little thin.

>10 coynedj:,11
Some years ago I had a discussion with my two adult daughters about how they should take turns in dividing up my belongings when I die. I then asked the eldest what she would choose first. 'All your books' was the answer.
'Not fair' says younger daughter, 'we go through them one by one!'
Proud book loving father beams with pride!

That's a lovely story, wcarter. Although I do hope there will be many more years before your daughters have to divide up your collection.

I saw a quote recently from Anna Quindlen, which I think describes the feelings of many here. She said "I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think interior decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves". I am only 1 for 2 on that score, but there's still time for the the other to correct his perspective.

Yes I have the same aspirations for my children and now grandchildren . My Dad left me his collection of military history books, which I dip in to and read with pleasure and now I add to these books . My best memories of my father are sharing visits to bookstores when we travelled in England, and Wales. I am still a fan of Hay on wye tho on last visit I thought it quite commercial. My son is building his own collection of FS books but lives in LA . Books are a Generational inheritance tho collecting can also be an inherited disorder.