- 122
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Tales of Unrest. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1898
- ink on paper
8vo, first English edition, first printing, first domestic issue, title-page in red and black, original dark green vertically ribbed cloth lettered in gilt on spine, in a half-morocco folding case, upper hinge split, rubbed, case broken
[with, edge mounted on half-title:] Autograph letter signed, to his agent J.B. Pinker, on forthcoming visits by the Galsworthys, Frank Vernon, and other literary and theatrical friends, also promising that his typist will soon return and "I would like to begin something then and, for preference, the play", 2 pages, headed stationery of Spring Grove, Wye (reusing stationery originally addressed from Capel House), 2 pages, 4to, Sunday [6 July 1919]
[with, edge mounted on half-title:] Autograph letter signed, to his agent J.B. Pinker, on forthcoming visits by the Galsworthys, Frank Vernon, and other literary and theatrical friends, also promising that his typist will soon return and "I would like to begin something then and, for preference, the play", 2 pages, headed stationery of Spring Grove, Wye (reusing stationery originally addressed from Capel House), 2 pages, 4to, Sunday [6 July 1919]
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 8 October 1991, lot 47
Literature
Cagle A4c(1); Collected Letters, VI, p.443
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
The letter inserted in this volume was written when Conrad was about to begin work on a dramatisation of The Secret Agent, which the producer Frank Vernon was keen to stage. The play ran for ten performances in November 1922. For the copy of Tales of Unrest inscribed to Pinker see lot 24.