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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- An Observer in Malay. London: printed for the author, 1920
- PAPER
4to, first edition, number 10 of 25 copies, unopened, original dark red heavy wove paper wrappers printed in black on upper wrapper, collector's chemise and dark yellow morocco-backed slipcase, small creases and chips to wrappers, paper flaw to final leaf
Literature
Cagle A46
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
One of T.J. Wise's privately printed pamphlets. This example is from Wise's second series which directly associated Conrad in their production. The text is from Academy for 23 April 1898 and was reprinted in Notes on Life and Letters. The work comprises a review of Hugh Clifford's Studies in Brown Humanity.