Conrad, Joseph

welcoming him home from his world cruise and congratulating him on his speeches, informing him that "the greatest interest for me at least, was the Australian part of your significant pilgrimage", and agreeing with Northcliffe's criticism of Australian anti-immigration policies ("...Then came 'Australia for White men', cry so inconsequently associated with the anti-immigration attitude for so many years. I hope that your serious words inspired by the wisest patriotism and a deep sense of the political future will put an end to this selfish folly once and for all..."), and also praising the eloquence of his prose, 2 pages, 4to, headed stationery of Oswalds, Bishopsbourne, Kent, [c.21 February 1922], paper residue on upper portion of left margin where dismounted

Sotheby's, New York, 10 December 1993, lot 269 (portion)

Collected Letters, VII, pp.421-22

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."

An unusually effusive letter to the "Napoleon of Fleet Street", whom Conrad had first met in 1916. The press baron Lord Northcliffe (1865-1922) owned the Daily Mail, the Daily Mirror, and The Times: "Northcliffe, in his grasp of the principles and techniques of modern journalism and of the nature of its readers, was the greatest figure who ever walked down Fleet Street: the Chief" (ODNB).