Conrad, Joseph

8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author in month of publication to André Gide on front endpaper ("Au tres cher | Maitre et Ami | Andre Gide | affectueusement | Joseph Conrad | March 1917"), title in red and black, 18pp. of publisher's advertisements at the end, original grey-green vertically-ribbed cloth, upper cover and spine stamped in brown and gilt, some slight browning and offsetting, minor wear and some tiny stains to covers

André Gide, presentation inscription

Cagle A21a(1)

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 major inscribed presentation copy. A brief pencil note by Gide appears on the second free endpaper and there is one short pencil underlining to one page of text. Conrad was introduced to Gide and Valery Larbaud by Agnes Tobin in 1911. As Jessie Conrad later wrote in her 1935 biography: "Gide was one of the most distinguished and artistically remarkable of all Conrad's literary friends. They wrote regularly to each other and exchanged editions of their works, shared domestic and literary news. Conrad referred to Gide as 'Master and Friend" in correspondence - the only other correspondent whom he addressed in a similar style was Henry James..." Gide took a great interest in Conrad's reception in France, subsequently translating Typhoon into French and revising the existing translations of "Heart of Darkness" and "Youth". Gide dedicated Voyage au Congo to Conrad's memory.