- 127
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 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, presentation copy inscribed by the author on front endpaper in year of publication to his close friends Edward and Helen Sanderson ("To | dear Helen & Ted Sanderson | with love J. Conrad | 1919"), original dark green vertically ribbed cloth (Cagle's a. binding with white wove endpapers), top edge stained green, spine and upper cover lettered in gilt, preserved in green cloth chemise and quarter green morocco slipcase, hinges starting
Provenance
Edward and Helen Sanderson, 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 fine presentation and association copy, inscribed by Conrad to his dear friends the Sandersons (see also lots 8, 19 and 83).
The first book edition of the novel was published by Doubleday in America on 12 April 1919. This first English edition, which appeared after serialisation in Lloyd's Magazine, appeared in August 1919, with the British Museum depository copy received on the 5th and Conrad inscribing the dedication copy to Richard Curle on the 6th (see lot 126).