- 93
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- One Day More: a play in one act. London: privately printed by Clement Shorter, 1917
- ink on paper, photographic paper
4to, first edition, one of 25 copies, inscribed by the author ("Christopher Sandeman from Joseph Conrad 1917") on the front free endpapers, retaining original blue heavy wove paper wrappers printed in black on spine and upper wrapper, green morocco gilt, slight wear to covers, spine sunned
[with, inserted:] autograph letter signed, to Christopher Sandeman, sending him the book ("...not to force you to recognise me as a dramatic confrère but simply - par amitié..."), admitting the play's failure on the stage ("...I had a painful experience there...") and discussing casting possibilities for the dramatisation of Victory, 2 pages, 4to, headed stationery of Capel House, Orlestone, near Ashford, 27 March 1917, fold tear, some small tears professionally restored
[also with, inserted opposite title page:] matt silverprint photographic portrait of Conrad, half length, seated with his arms resting on a table, by Malcolm Arbuthnot, 200 x 146 mm., 1919, inscribed on the image by Conrad to Sandeman and dated 1919
[with, inserted:] autograph letter signed, to Christopher Sandeman, sending him the book ("...not to force you to recognise me as a dramatic confrère but simply - par amitié..."), admitting the play's failure on the stage ("...I had a painful experience there...") and discussing casting possibilities for the dramatisation of Victory, 2 pages, 4to, headed stationery of Capel House, Orlestone, near Ashford, 27 March 1917, fold tear, some small tears professionally restored
[also with, inserted opposite title page:] matt silverprint photographic portrait of Conrad, half length, seated with his arms resting on a table, by Malcolm Arbuthnot, 200 x 146 mm., 1919, inscribed on the image by Conrad to Sandeman and dated 1919
Literature
Cagle A20a; Collected Letters, IX, pp.203-4
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
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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 only 25 copies. This is one of the five copies received by Conrad, and it was presented by the author to Christopher Sandeman on the day that he received his copies from Shorter. Conrad's friendship with Sandeman was one of the most important of his relationships that developed during the years of World War One, and Conrad regularly discussed theatrical matters with him. For Conrad's letters to Sandeman see lot 92.
Cagle, without noting any examined copies, calls for the book to be numbered and signed by Shorter, though this copy is not. Copies of the Shorter pamphlets signed by Conrad are extremely uncommon.