- 97
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- The Shadow-Line. A Confession. London: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1917
- paper
8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author in month of publication on front endpaper ("Christopher Sandeman | from Joseph Conrad | March 1917"), title in red and black, 18pp. of publisher's advertisements at the end, original grey-green vertically-ribbed cloth, upper cover and spine stamped in brown and gilt, some slight browning and offsetting, lower hinge and joint starting, some wear to covers
Provenance
Christopher Sandeman, authorial inscription; Timothy Sandeman, bookplate; sale at Bonham's, 29 June 2004, lot 407.
Literature
Cagle A21a(1)
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
The Shadow-Line was published by Dent on 19 March 1917. Christopher Sandeman, a wealthy young journalist, was a correspondent of Conrad's at this time, and very involved in the question of the future of Poland during this period (see letters in lot 92).