Conrad, Joseph

8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to his close friendsJohn and Ada Galsworthy ("To dear Ada and Jack | from J.C. | 1906.") on front free endpaper, title-page in red and black, 40pp. publisher's catalogue at end dated August 1906, original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine, top edge gilt (Cagle's "a" binding), collector's green morocco-backed folding box by the Dragonfly bindery, head and foot of spine slightly frayed, extremities bumped, hinges split, professional repair to head of spine

John and Ada Galsworthy, authorial inscription; Sotheby's (Hodgson's Rooms), 26 April 1979, lot 111; Swann, 23 March 1989, lot 15

Cagle A11a

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."

For John and Ada Galsworthy, see lot 9.

"Within these pages I make a full confession not of my sins but of my emotions.
It is the best tribute my piety can offer to the ultimate shapers of my
character, convictions, and, in a sense, destiny--to the imperishable
sea, to the ships that are no more and to the simple men who have had
their day."
(Conrad, in his Author's Note)