Conrad, Joseph

8vo, first English edition, presentation copy inscribed to Dr and Mrs D.W. Reid ("To Dr + Mrs Reid | from their friend | Joseph Conrad") on front free endpaper, publisher's 4 page advertisement leaflet ("The greatest living artist in English prose") loosely inserted, original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover, dust-jacket, some spotting and browning, photograph of bronze relief of Conrad laid down to front fixed endpaper, repaired tear to front free endpaper, stitching becoming loose in first gathering, lower hinge split, soiled dust-jacket

Dr and Mrs D.W. Reid, authorial presentation

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."

Douglas Whitehead Reid (1883-1930) qualified as a radiologist and surgeon in 1909. He was both senior surgeon at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and St George's House, a nursing home, in Canterbury. During the early 1920s he attended to Jessie Conrad's problems with her leg.

Two different designs of dust-jackets appear to have been used for the English edition (compare with next lot).