Conrad, Joseph

8vo, first edition, one of 20 copies, signed and dated by the author ("Joseph Conrad | 1922" on half-title), original light blue wrappers, collector's cloth chemise and blue morocco-backed slipcase, some spotting throughout, minor ink stain to upper wrapper

E.E. Taylor, bookplate in chemise; Michael Scott, bookplate, sale including collection of works by Conrad, all from his library, Sotheby's, 25 January 1982, lot 79

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."

Richard Curle asked Conrad to contribute a preface to his work, Into the East: Notes on Burma and Malaya, and Conrad replied that he would "see what I can do..." in November 1921. The finished work was published in 1923. Prior to volume publication, Curle privately printed the preface as a pamphlet in December 1922.