Lot 151
  • 151

Conrad, Joseph

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Conrad, Joseph
  • Notes on my Books. London: William Heinemann, 1921
  • paper
8vo, first edition, English issue, no.175 of 250 copies signed by the author, this copy additionally warmly inscribed by Conrad to his friend Hugh Walpole on front endpaper ("...affectionately | Joseph Conrad"), original Japanese vellum-backed grey paper covered boards, slight offsetting to endpapers

Provenance

Hugh Walpole, presentation inscription; "Brackenburn" book-label; Walpole's extensive library was sold through a series of sales at Christie's between May 1945 and July 1946

Literature

Cagle A52b

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing unless otherwise stated
"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.
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Catalogue Note

A rare work of Conrad's to find inscribed. For Hugh Walpole, see lot lot 27.