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