- 105
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Typed letter signed, to Meredith Janvier ("Dear Sir")
- ink on paper
agreeing to sign a copy of the suppressed Preface to The Nigger of the Narcissus for "Mr Bonestell of Fresno" as he has a "particular regard for Californians" and "I have not the smallest doubt that you are "all right"", looking forward to Richard Curle's new book and asking if Janvier could send a copy of Wilson Follett's Joseph Conrad: A Short Study, two pages, 4to, with autograph corrections, headed stationery of Capel House, near Ashford, Kent, 6 November 1918, with envelope marked "Opened by Censor", fold marks
Provenance
Sold in these rooms, 17 July 1997, lot 210
Literature
Collected Letters, VI, pp.297-98
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Baltimorean Meredith Janvier (1872-1936) is described in the Collected Letters as a "lawyer, photographer, book dealer, amateur strongman".