This is my copy of the edition of this story published by the Baker Street Irregulars in 1948. The volume has the wonderful preface to the story by the Christopher Morley. I hope that all the John H Watson Society and Sherlockians everywhere are reading this story today. I wish my column editor Selena/Beth all my best wishes for the most blessed and warm family Holiday for all the love and care she has put into working with me and so improving our column beyond any effect I could do. -Ron/Chips
[All the best to you and yours, dear Chips. And to each and every one of you out there. –Selena Buttons]
[Editing note: This was scheduled for the 27th, but did not actually post!]
The Compliments of the Season to our dear Chips and to all our fellow Watsonians!
Your greeting is the more welcome for being a little delayed! (I’d known of that lovely edition of “The Blue Carbuncle” for a long time, but didn’t come across a copy for sale until about ten years ago – and amazingly it was affordable… Need I say more?)
Happy New Year to all!
Roger & Jean
Compliments of the Season and best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2018. Thank you Selena Buttons, Chips, Misty, and others for all of your work on behalf of the JHWS. I look forward to more great reading in 2018.