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In 1886, "A Study in Scarlet," the first chapter of the Sherlock Holmes series, was accepted for publication by Ward Lock & Co, who paid Doyle £25 for the rights.

He wrote a top-rated mystery novel in just three days at age 27.

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

Date of Issue: 8 October 2009

Size: 35 x 35 mm

Designers: Together Design Ltd.

Printers: Cartor Security Printing

Emission: Commemorative

Perforation: 14½

Printing: Offset lithography

Paper: Phosphor background

Face Value: 1st Class º - No Face Value