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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- 'Twixt Land & Sea Tales. London: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1912
- PAPER
8vo, first edition, presentation copy warmly inscribed by the author to his patron John Quinn on front free endpaper ("To John Quinn | with friendly regards | from J. Conrad. | 1912"), title in red and black, original green vertically ribbed cloth, upper cover stamped in black, spine in gilt, Cagle's second ("b") binding with "Freya of the Secret Isles" corrected to "Freya of the Seven Isles" on upper cover by over-stamping "Seven", preserved in quarter green morocco folding box, small snag to lower edge of lower cover
Provenance
John Quinn, bookplate, the sale of his library (Part One [A-C]), at Anderson Galleries, New York,12-14 November 1923, lot 1877; Pierre S. du Pont III, his Collection of Navigation, Voyages, Cartography and Literature of the Sea, sale at Christie's New York, 8 October 1991, lot 57
Literature
Cagle A16a(1)b
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
A fine presentation copy, inscribed by Conrad to the man who, through his exclusive agreement with the author to purchase manuscripts as they became available, financially supported him through the lean years before his eventual commercial success after 1914. See lot 37, for instance, the autograph manuscript of Typhoon.