- 141
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Three volumes, all inscribed to Dr and Mrs Whitehead Reid by Joseph or Jessie Conrad, comprising:
- PAPER
The Rescue. London & Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1920, first published English edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“Dr + Mrs Whitehead Reid | with the greatest regard | from Joseph Conrad | Dec. 1920.”) on front free endpaper, original green smooth cloth lettered in gilt on spine with upper cover in blind (Cagle’s "a" binding), dust-jacket, [Cagle A49b(2)], slightly skewed, extremities of dust-jacket frayed, tear to upper cover with adhesive tape repair;
Laughing Anne & One Day More. London: John Castle, 1924, first trade edition, presentation copy inscribed by Jessie Conrad (“To Douglas and Mary Reid | With affectionate good wishes | from Jessie Conrad. | 1924”) on front free endpaper, original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine, dust-jacket, occasional short tears, adhesive tape mark to front free endpaper, loss to dust-jacket;
Tales of Hearsay. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1925, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by Jessie Conrad (“To Douglas and Mary Reid | With much affectionate regard | from their friend | Jessie Conrad Korzeniowska | Canterbury 1925.”) on front free endpaper, original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover, dust-jacket, some spotting, loss to head of dust-jacket spine;
all 8vo, some spotting and browning (3)
Laughing Anne & One Day More. London: John Castle, 1924, first trade edition, presentation copy inscribed by Jessie Conrad (“To Douglas and Mary Reid | With affectionate good wishes | from Jessie Conrad. | 1924”) on front free endpaper, original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine, dust-jacket, occasional short tears, adhesive tape mark to front free endpaper, loss to dust-jacket;
Tales of Hearsay. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1925, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by Jessie Conrad (“To Douglas and Mary Reid | With much affectionate regard | from their friend | Jessie Conrad Korzeniowska | Canterbury 1925.”) on front free endpaper, original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover, dust-jacket, some spotting, loss to head of dust-jacket spine;
all 8vo, some spotting and browning (3)
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
For Douglas and Mary Reid, see lot 171.