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[Conrad, Joseph]
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- [Conrad, Joseph]
- Five volumes from the library of Joseph and Jessie Conrad, comprising:
- PAPER
Curle, J.H. The Shadow-Show. London: Methuen, 1912, second edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“To | Joseph Conrad | from the author”) on front free endpaper, head and foot of spine frayed--
Gosse, E. Three French Moralists. London: Heinemann, 1918, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“Joseph Conrad | with | the kindest regards of | Edmund Gosse | May 31. 1918”) on front free endpaper, Walpole’s booklabel--
George, W.L. A Novelist on Novels. London: W. Collins, 1918, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“To Joseph Conrad, | respectfully, from | the author | WLGeorge | June 1918.”) on front free endpaper, loss to head and foot of spine--
Moore, B. The Origin and Nature of Life. London: Williams and Norgate, [c.1920], Conrad’s ownership signature (“J. Conrad | 1920”) on front free endpaper and jottings on rear free endpaper (“To try the pen | To try | To try | To try | To try the pen”), slightly skewed, some tears, tear to spine--
Partington, W. Sir Walter’s Post-Bag. London: John Murray, 1932, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“For | Mrs Joseph Conrad | with kind regards. | Wilfred Partington”) on front free endpaper, some spotting to edges--
all 8vo, original bindings, occasional spotting and browning (5)
Gosse, E. Three French Moralists. London: Heinemann, 1918, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“Joseph Conrad | with | the kindest regards of | Edmund Gosse | May 31. 1918”) on front free endpaper, Walpole’s booklabel--
George, W.L. A Novelist on Novels. London: W. Collins, 1918, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“To Joseph Conrad, | respectfully, from | the author | WLGeorge | June 1918.”) on front free endpaper, loss to head and foot of spine--
Moore, B. The Origin and Nature of Life. London: Williams and Norgate, [c.1920], Conrad’s ownership signature (“J. Conrad | 1920”) on front free endpaper and jottings on rear free endpaper (“To try the pen | To try | To try | To try | To try the pen”), slightly skewed, some tears, tear to spine--
Partington, W. Sir Walter’s Post-Bag. London: John Murray, 1932, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“For | Mrs Joseph Conrad | with kind regards. | Wilfred Partington”) on front free endpaper, some spotting to edges--
all 8vo, original bindings, occasional spotting and browning (5)
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"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."