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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- The First News. London: privately printed by Clement Shorter, 1918
- PAPER
4to, first edition, one of 25 copies of which this copy is numbered XI and signed by Shorter, additionally inscribed "Ernest Maggs | With kind regards | Clement Shorter | Oct 9. 1918." on half-title, original blue-grey heavy wove paper wrappers printed in black on upper wrapper, collector's chemise and brown morocco-backed chemise
Provenance
Ernest Maggs, inscription; Kenyon Starling, bookplate in chemise
Literature
Cagle A23
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
A fine copy of one of Clement Shorter's privately printed pamphlets. The text originally appeared in the first issue of Reveille in August 1918. It was later included within Notes on Life and Letters.