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Post Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2025 7:02 pm 
 

Hello all,

I have two questions about the booklets that came with the Holmes set.

First, how likely/unlikely would it be that the booklet edition always matched up with the box printing?  I ask because I recently acquired a third print, but the rulebook is definitely the one issued with the fourth set. I bought it off of someone whose father-in-law passed away, and the seller was fairly convinced (and the condition corroborates this), it was barely used

Second, I occasionally see rulebooks that are three-hole punched.  I know that some of the earlier modules sometimes came this way and sometimes didn't, but I don't see any documentation indicating that this was the case with the rulebook.

Cheers in advance to anyone more in the know of these things than I (so, likely most of the people active here).

LB

  


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Post Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2025 7:22 pm 
 

Three hole punch is an aftermarket feature.

I am certain some rulebooks made it into different boxes based on previous responses and what we know of the first three woody printings. Of course, some are also Frankensteined over the years or cobbled together for sale.

Some errors, or mismatches are cool for some things. I dont think it really applies here, but all those Holmes boxes and books are excellent collectables. :)

  
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