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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Chance: a tale in two parts. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1914
- PAPER
8vo, first published state, cancel title-page in Cagle's "A" state, 8pp. "Methuen's Popular Novels" advertisements (Cagle's first state without The Harrovians on page 6) together with 32pp. publisher's catalogue dated September 1913 at end, original green linen finish cloth lettered in gilt on spine (publisher's name appears as "METHVEN"), dust-jacket, collector's chemise and green morocco-backed slipcase, some spotting, head and foot of spine slightly bumped, dust-jacket frayed at extremities and strengthened on reverse of upper cover
[together with:]
autograph note initialled ("J.C."), to his literary agent J.B. Pinker, thanking him for the £10 which was safely received, 1 page, headed stationery of Capel House, 15 January 1913, some staining and tears
[together with:]
autograph note initialled ("J.C."), to his literary agent J.B. Pinker, thanking him for the £10 which was safely received, 1 page, headed stationery of Capel House, 15 January 1913, some staining and tears
Literature
Cagle A17a(10)
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
Rare in dust-jacket.
The autograph note appears in Collected Letters, IX, p. 167 where it is incorrectly located within the Berg Collection.