Conrad, Joseph

expressing concern about the suitability of his son John's spectacles and asking for Ridgeway to arrange an eye test at an early opportunity, discussing his plans for the school holiday ("...I am making arrangements for his attending a class for conversational French ... I will make him converse and read aloud with me. I am thinking also of asking Mr Goodburn to give him at least ten hours' work at maths..."), 1 page, 4to, headed stationery of Oswalds, Bishopbourne, Kent, 10 November 1922, spotting

Sold in these rooms, 30 June 1982, lot 441

Collected Letters, VII, pp.578-79

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."

The Rev. Neville Vibart Ridgeway (1883-1973) was a schoolmaster at Tonbridge School, where Conrad's son John was a student. He was married to Agnes, sister of Conrad's old friend Ted Sanderson. For Harold Goodburn see note to lot 139, and also lot 193.