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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Guy de Maupassant. London: printed for Thomas J. Wise, 1919
- PAPER
8vo, first edition, one of 25 copies, signed by the author on the half-title, unopened, original green wove paper wrappers printed in black on upper wrapper, collector's green morocco wallet, some minor offsetting
Literature
Cagle A32
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
One of T.J. Wise's privately printed pamphlets and, although not called-for, signed by the author. The text comprises Conrad's introduction to Ada Galsworthy's translation of Guy de Maupassant's Yvette and other stories (1904; for the annotated proof copy of this, see next lot). Conrad's contribution was later included within Notes on Life and Letters.