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[Conrad, Joseph]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Conrad, Joseph]
- Four works inscribed to Borys Conrad by his father, together with one other and one work by John Conrad, comprising:
- paper
Kearton, R. The Fairy-Land of Living Things. London: Cassell, 1908, reprint, inscribed “To dear Borys | from his father | Someries. July. 1908.” on reverse of frontispiece, gilt edges, some short tears--
Macdonald, A. In Search of El Dorado. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1910, third impression, inscribed “To my dear boy Borys | on his 14th birthday. | 15 Jan. 1912.” on preliminary blank, numerous illustration plates--
Jessopp, A. The Coming of the Friars. New York: Putnam’s Sons, [n.d.], sixteenth impression, inscribed “Borys Conrad | from his Father | 15 Jan. 1912” on front free endpaper, stain to lower cover--
Taylor, T.E. Running the Blockade. London: John Murray, 1912, fourth edition, inscribed “To | Borys Conrad | with love from | his father. | 1912”, frontispiece, folding map--
Conrad, J. Notes on Life & Letters. London and Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1921, first trade printing, inscribed “15th January 1978 | For Borys | on his | 80th birthday, | with love, | Juliet” on front free endpaper, upper hinge split--
Conrad, John. Some Reminiscences of my Father. [Farnham: Joseph Conrad Society, 1976], signed by the author, original wrappers--
all 8vo, original bindings, some spotting and browning, bindings slightly worn (6)
Macdonald, A. In Search of El Dorado. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1910, third impression, inscribed “To my dear boy Borys | on his 14th birthday. | 15 Jan. 1912.” on preliminary blank, numerous illustration plates--
Jessopp, A. The Coming of the Friars. New York: Putnam’s Sons, [n.d.], sixteenth impression, inscribed “Borys Conrad | from his Father | 15 Jan. 1912” on front free endpaper, stain to lower cover--
Taylor, T.E. Running the Blockade. London: John Murray, 1912, fourth edition, inscribed “To | Borys Conrad | with love from | his father. | 1912”, frontispiece, folding map--
Conrad, J. Notes on Life & Letters. London and Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1921, first trade printing, inscribed “15th January 1978 | For Borys | on his | 80th birthday, | with love, | Juliet” on front free endpaper, upper hinge split--
Conrad, John. Some Reminiscences of my Father. [Farnham: Joseph Conrad Society, 1976], signed by the author, original wrappers--
all 8vo, original bindings, some spotting and browning, bindings slightly worn (6)
Condition
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."
"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."