- 126
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- The Arrow of Gold. A Story between two Notes. London: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., 1919
- paper
8vo, first English edition, the dedication copy inscribed by the author on day of publication to his dear friend Richard Curle, state with missing "A" in "ARROW" in running head on p.67, original dark green vertically ribbed cloth (Cagle's a binding, in state (c) with white wove endpapers), top edge stained green, spine and upper cover lettered in gilt, dust-jacket (Cagle's (b) jacket, white wove paper with letterpress in blue and an arrow in gold on upper panel and spine), preserved in close case and quarter green morocco folding box, minor offsetting to endpapers, minor bumping to cloth, jacket slightly torn and chipped at edges, box broken
Provenance
Richard Curle, authorial inscription
Literature
Cagle A38b(1)
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."
Catalogue Note
A superb copy, with two inscriptions by Conrad to his dedicatee, one on the half-title ("Richard Curle | his own copy | from JC. 6.8.1919"), the other a lengthy note on the dedication page itself ("The subject of this piece of | writing has been in my | my [sic] mind for many years. | All the personages are authentic | and the facts are as stated | [printed dedication to Curle] | The MS was finished in | eleven months. Serial | pubon in the London Magne | began in the Christmas | number 1918 | Joseph Conrad")
For more on Richard Curle, the author's close friend in his final decade, see lot 66.