- 183
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Suspense. A Napoleonic Novel. Garden City New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1925
- paper
8vo, first edition, limited issue on large paper, no.51 of 377 copies, original decorative vellum boards, decorated with ship design and lettered in gilt, blue stripe and blue corners, top edge gilt, blue dust-jacket lettered with design on spine, original slipcase, tiny chips to top and base of spine of jacket, slight darkening to jacket
Provenance
Dr E. Norman Sabel, bookplate; Christie's, 30 November 2005, lot 7
Literature
Keating 188
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
This is the first book edition in its limited issue, published on 3 July 1925.