- 190
Galsworthy, John
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Galsworthy, John
- Two volumes and one autograph letter, comprising
- paper
Garnett, E., ed. Letters from Conrad 1895 to 1924. London: Nonesuch Press, 1928, one of 925 copies of which this copy is un-numbered, presentation copy inscribed by the editor to John Galsworthy (“June 1. 1929. | John Galsworthy | with affection | from Edward Garnett.”), original red buckram, browning to endpapers--
Galsworthy, J. Two Essays on Conrad with the story of a remarkable friendship by Richard Curle. Cinncinnati : Ebbert and Richardson Co., 1930, one of 93 copies, tipped-in illustrations, original cloth-backed boards, collector’s folding box, corners very slightly bumped;
[with, loosely inserted:] Autograph letter signed (“John Galsworthy”), to Edward Conklin discussing whether Conrad was “aristocratic” (“…Conrad was certainly sensitive, deeply reticent (most obviously so), contemptuous of what is cheap and blatant; if that is being aristocratic – he was…”), 2 pages, Algiers, 4to, 28 January 1925 together with envelope, tears to envelope
Galsworthy, J. Two Essays on Conrad with the story of a remarkable friendship by Richard Curle. Cinncinnati : Ebbert and Richardson Co., 1930, one of 93 copies, tipped-in illustrations, original cloth-backed boards, collector’s folding box, corners very slightly bumped;
[with, loosely inserted:] Autograph letter signed (“John Galsworthy”), to Edward Conklin discussing whether Conrad was “aristocratic” (“…Conrad was certainly sensitive, deeply reticent (most obviously so), contemptuous of what is cheap and blatant; if that is being aristocratic – he was…”), 2 pages, Algiers, 4to, 28 January 1925 together with envelope, tears to envelope
Condition
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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."