Conrad, Joseph

8vo, American edition, later printing, signed by Conrad on the half-title, frontispiece illustration, title-page reset (but setting otherwise apparently as in first printing), variant binding of dark blue-green cloth without illustration on upper cover, some slight browning, upper hinge slightly split, slightly faded on the spine, some wear to edges of binding

cf Cagle A3b

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."

A rare example of a signed copy of one of the early American editions of Conrad's works.

Cagle records only the two issues of the first printing of the American edition: the present (undated) printing is presumably one of the two reprints by Dodd, Mead he alludes to on p.25 of his unpublished bibliography. This was before the publishers sold the plates to Doubleday in 1914.