A rare first-edition copy of The Sign of Four, one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes novels, sold for £11,520 after being discovered among book donations at an Oxfam charity shop in Shrewsbury, England. According to Oxfam’s official press release, the 1890 book was identified by staff who recognised its potential significance and sought help to establish its value. The volume was subsequently sold at Bonhams auction house in March 2026. The unexpected sale turned an ordinary donation into a substantial contribution to Oxfam’s humanitarian work.
Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now!
