- 139
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Autograph letter signed, to his son John's tutor Harold Goodburn
- ink on paper
expressing his gratitude that "you will take John again after his birthday", 1 page, 8vo, headed stationery of Oswalds, Bishopsbourne, Kent, 27 April 1920, autograph envelope
with a collection of material relating to Harold Goodburn's association with the Conrads, comprising: a loose title page from a copy of This Way to Johnny Crow's Garden inscribed by Conrad "For the nursery library of the Misses Goodburn"; loose title-page of a school exercise book inscribed by John Conrad; vintage silverprints of Jessie Conrad and John Conrad, both by B. & W. Fisk-Moore of Canterbury, mounted, each inscribed on the mount by the sitter to Harold and Ada Goodburn, 1924-25, silvered; two other family photographs and a printed review
with a collection of material relating to Harold Goodburn's association with the Conrads, comprising: a loose title page from a copy of This Way to Johnny Crow's Garden inscribed by Conrad "For the nursery library of the Misses Goodburn"; loose title-page of a school exercise book inscribed by John Conrad; vintage silverprints of Jessie Conrad and John Conrad, both by B. & W. Fisk-Moore of Canterbury, mounted, each inscribed on the mount by the sitter to Harold and Ada Goodburn, 1924-25, silvered; two other family photographs and a printed review
Provenance
Bonham's, 24 June 2008, lot 131
Literature
Collected Letters, VII, p.85
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
"JC had a very high opinion of Goodburn and he helped me to improve my knowledge considerably, as he had the knack of imparting knowledge and made every subject more interesting than most of the masters I had at school. He became a close friend and remained so throughout his life." (John Conrad, Joseph Conrad: Times Remembered, p.205)
Harold Goodburn (1891-1966) taught at the King's School, Canterbury, from 1919 to 1945. See also lots 158 and 193.