NEW YORK — Glen Miranker knows a thing or two about Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
In fact, he has collected nearly 8,000 books, manuscripts and artworks connected to Holmes, who first appeared in 1887 along with friend and associate Dr. John Watson in the novel “A Study in Scarlet.”
“Think of another character who has had this kind of widespread notoriety and this kind of durability,” said Miranker, who curated “Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects,” an exhibition at The Grolier Club on the Upper East Side.
The number 221 is a notable one, as Holmes’ address in the stories is 221B Baker Street
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