Hueffer [Ford], Ford Madox

Joseph Conrad, Jeanne Foster, Ruth Kerr, and Stella Bowen (authorial inscriptions to them by Ford Madox Ford)

For Ford Madox Ford, see lot 35; for Stella Bown, see lot 179.

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."

The Face of the Night. London: John Macqueen, 1904, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to Joseph Conrad (“Joseph Conrad | from | F.M.H.”) on front free endpaper, collector’s chemise and red morocco backed slipcase, spotting throughout, some splitting at gutter;

The Soul of London. London: Alston Rivers, 1905, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to Joseph Conrad (“Joseph Conrad Esquire | from Ford Madox Hueffer | 4th May 1905”) and, later, to the fashion model and poet Jeanne Robert Foster (“Jeanne Foster | from | Ford Madox Ford | 15th Dec 1926 | Habent sua fata libelli [Books have their own destiny]”), photograph of Ford loosely inserted, some browning, ink stain on spine, binding slightly worn at extremities, photograph with tears and some loss;

The Good Soldier. New York: Albert and Charles Boni, 1927, number 142 of 325 copies of which this is one of 300 copies, signed by the author, remnants of glassine, original slipcase;

On Heaven and Poems written on Active Service. London: John Lane, 1918, inscribed by the author (“Always v.v.tr. | Ford Madox Hueffer | 16.IV. MCMXVIII”) on front free endpaper, stain throughout, binding worn;

The English Novel. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1929, presentation copy inscribed by the author to his agent (“For Ruth Kerr | Ford Madox Ford | New York July 1929”) on front free endpaper, dust-jacket, dust-jacket worn and soiled;

The English Novel. London: Constable, 1930, dust-jacket, some minor soiling to price-clipped dust-jacket;

Joseph Conrad. London: Duckworth, 1924, presentation copy inscribed by the author to his wife (“To my dear Stella | That too is Romance | FMF. | 9th Nov MCMXXIV”) on front free endpaper, some browning, binding worn, joints splitting, loss to head of spine;

all 8vo, original bindings, some occasional spotting and browning, bindings worn (7)