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Sherlock Holmes, Vincent Starrett, peaty Scotch and occasions when I can blend all 3 with friends.
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Some of my faves.
A Study of Le Fanu mentioned in Sayers’ Gaudy Night. A Study of Le Fanu mentioned in Sayers’ Gaudy Night. Death in the Pot mentioned in Sayers’ Strong Poison. Change Ringing for Country Churches mentioned in Sayers’ The Nine Tailors
February 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
And it was on a trip to the Morgan Library with @scottmonty.com that we saw rare copies of Tamerlane. www.vincentstarrett.com/blog/2014/1/...
Have you a Tamerlane? — Studies in Starrett
A Morgan Library display tells only part of the story of Tamerlane , Edgar Allan Poe's first book and one of the rarest books in American literature.
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January 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
They are Rosetta Stones recording a past we’ve forgotten.
January 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
So sorry. They would knock me down for days. I know your pain.
January 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It was not a hit, but did inspire others.
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December 5, 2024 at 11:34 PM
No Spaniard sailor roles?
December 5, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Eat it before it gets you!
December 4, 2024 at 8:10 PM
WWSD?*

What Would Sherlock Do?
December 2, 2024 at 12:03 PM
I enjoy it, but too often feel the humor is forced. What did you think?
November 30, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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November 26, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Yes, please.
November 23, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Look at those hotel rates. You didn’t have to sell your firstborn to get a room for two nights in those days.
November 22, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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November 21, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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November 20, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Notary?
November 20, 2024 at 10:53 PM
You are such a good teacher. The fact that they want to impress you shows how much they respect and admire you.
November 18, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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November 15, 2024 at 12:16 AM