- 149
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Six volumes within the "Deep Sea" format, each inscribed to D.W. Reid, Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Page and Company, 1921-1922, comprising:
- PAPER
A Set of Six. 1922, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“D.W.R | from J.C.”) on front free endpaper, [see Cagle p. 143], minor water damage to lower edge, dust-jacket stained and with some loss;
Under Western Eyes. 1922, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“D.W.R. | from J.C.”) on front free endpaper, [not in Cagle], large section at top of dust-jacket spine and upper cover missing;
Chance. 1922, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“D.W.R. | from J.C.”) on front free endpaper, [see Cagle p.199], minor loss to head of dust-jacket spine;
Within the Tides. 1921, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“D.W.R. | from J.C.”) on front free endpaper, [see Cagle p. 204], split at gutter before title-page;
The Shadow Line. 1923, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("D.W.R | from J.C.") on front free endpaper, [see Cagle p.245];
The Arrow of Gold. 1922, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“D.W.R. | from J.C.”) on front free endpaper, [see Cagle p.273], loss to upper cover of dust-jacket;
all 8vo, original dark blue leather lettered in gilt on spine and with design on upper cover, dust-jackets, top edges gilt, illustrated endpapers, dust-jackets chipped at extremities with occasional tears and chips (6)
Under Western Eyes. 1922, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“D.W.R. | from J.C.”) on front free endpaper, [not in Cagle], large section at top of dust-jacket spine and upper cover missing;
Chance. 1922, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“D.W.R. | from J.C.”) on front free endpaper, [see Cagle p.199], minor loss to head of dust-jacket spine;
Within the Tides. 1921, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“D.W.R. | from J.C.”) on front free endpaper, [see Cagle p. 204], split at gutter before title-page;
The Shadow Line. 1923, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("D.W.R | from J.C.") on front free endpaper, [see Cagle p.245];
The Arrow of Gold. 1922, later impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“D.W.R. | from J.C.”) on front free endpaper, [see Cagle p.273], loss to upper cover of dust-jacket;
all 8vo, original dark blue leather lettered in gilt on spine and with design on upper cover, dust-jackets, top edges gilt, illustrated endpapers, dust-jackets chipped at extremities with occasional tears and chips (6)
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 Dr Douglas Whitehead Reid, see lot 171.