- 193
[Conrad, Joseph]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Conrad, Joseph]
- Four works (in five volumes) inscribed by Conrad to various recipients, comprising:
- paper
Hendrick, B.J. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1922, 2 volumes, inscribed “N.V. Ridgeway | affectionately | from J. Conrad | Memorial of a man whom | I loved – the truest friend | of England in the darkest | hours of her history.” on front free endpaper of volume one and “With warm wishes | of health and prospe- | rity and love to | you both and the | chicks | J.C.” on slip tipped-in on front free endpaper of volume two, numerous illustrations--
Holmes, O.W. The Professor at the Breakfast-Table. London: J.M. Dent, 1902, inscribed “To | Elena Wright | from | Joseph Conrad | 1906.” on front free endpaper, slightly cockled--
Harris, F. Contemporary Portraits. New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915, inscribed “Ralph Pinker | from | Joseph Conrad” on front free endpaper, slight abrasions to binding--
Lear, E. Nonsense Songs. London: Warne and Co., [n.d.], inscribed “For the Nursery Library | of the Misses Goodburn | from | Joseph Conrad. | 1920”, on front free endpaper, illustrations by L. Leslie Brooke, shaken, splitting at gutter, adhesive tape repairs, loose leaves--
all 8vo, original bindings, occasional spotting and browning (5)
Holmes, O.W. The Professor at the Breakfast-Table. London: J.M. Dent, 1902, inscribed “To | Elena Wright | from | Joseph Conrad | 1906.” on front free endpaper, slightly cockled--
Harris, F. Contemporary Portraits. New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915, inscribed “Ralph Pinker | from | Joseph Conrad” on front free endpaper, slight abrasions to binding--
Lear, E. Nonsense Songs. London: Warne and Co., [n.d.], inscribed “For the Nursery Library | of the Misses Goodburn | from | Joseph Conrad. | 1920”, on front free endpaper, illustrations by L. Leslie Brooke, shaken, splitting at gutter, adhesive tape repairs, loose leaves--
all 8vo, original bindings, occasional spotting and browning (5)
Condition
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."
"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
For details of N.V. Ridgeway see lots 150 and 158; for Ralph Pinker see lot 143; for the Goodburn family, see lot 139.