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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Youth: a narrative and two other stories. Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1902
- PAPER
8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to Arnold Bennett a week after publication ("To | E A Bennett | cordially | from J Conrad | 20th Nov. 1902") on front free endpaper, 32pp. publisher's catalogue at end dated 10/02 (earliest issue), original light green smooth cloth lettered in gilt on spine and in black on upper cover, collector's chemise and green morocco-backed slipcase, slight browning and spotting, slight splitting between gatherings, binding worn and slightly soiled, cloth slightly cockled on upper cover, booklabel on rear free endpaper
Provenance
Arnold Bennett, authorial inscription; Christie's New York, 27 October 1995, lot 20
Literature
Cagle A7a(1)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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
Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was one of the earliest champions of Conrad's work. Conrad read several of Bennett's novels but the two only enjoyed a significant exchange of letters towards the end of Conrad's life.