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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- The Tale. London: privately printed by Clement Shorter, 1919
- PAPER
4to, first edition, one of 25 copies, presentation copy inscribed by the author to Richard Curle ("R. Curle | from | J Conrad | 1919." on preliminary blank), unopened, original red heavy wove paper wrappers printed in black on upper wrapper, collector's green cloth chemise
Provenance
Richard Curle, his sale, American Art Association, 28 April 1927, lot 99
Literature
Cagle A31
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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."
Catalogue Note
A fine copy of one of Clement Shorter's privately printed pamphlets. The text originally appeared in the Strand Magazine for October 1917. It was later reprinted within Tales of Hearsay.