Conrad, Joseph and Ford Maddox Hueffer

8vo, first American edition, presentation copy inscribed by Jessie Conrad to Richard Curle in year of publication ("With grateful affection to a dear | and valued friend Richard Curle | from | Jessie Conrad Korzeniowska | 1924"), original decorative boards, green paper labels on spine and upper cover, library stamp and remains of library labels on endpapers

Richard Curle, presentation inscription from co-author; the sale of Curle's Conrad Collection at the American Art Association, New York, 28 April 1927, lot 144

Keating 186

Condition is described in the lot unless otherwise stated
"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 fine association copy, inscribed to the Conrads' longlasting friend, the author and editor Richard Curle (1883-1968). Curle was the dedicatee of The Arrow of Gold, and was a regular guest of the Conrads after 1919. He was at Oswalds when Conrad died on 3 August 1924, and Jessie would have inscribed the present copy to Curle sometime after its posthumous publication on 26 September. Curle helped Jessie in the immediate aftermath of her husband's death, assisting in the sale of his library, but is said to have disapproved of her later extravagance.