- 78
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- A Personal Record. London and Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1919
- PAPER
8vo, third English edition (of Some Reminiscences) with a new preface, first printing, the author's own copy ("Oswalds | Joseph Conrad | 1924.") on front free endpaper, title-page in red and black, original light olive green vertically ribbed cloth titled in gilt and brown on spine and upper cover, some browning
Provenance
Author's own copy; Gérard Jean-Aubry
Literature
Cagle A15e(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
This copy, signed by the author at some point during his last few months, passed with a number of books from Conrad's library to Gérard Jean-Aubry, his first biographer (see note to lot 124).