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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- An Outcast of the Islands. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1896
- PAPER
8vo, first edition of the author's second book, presentation copy inscribed by the author to Marguerite Poradowska ("A chère Tante Marguerite | L'Auteur. | 4th Mars. 1896.") on front free endpaper, title-page in red and black, original dark green vertically ribbed cloth lettered in gilt on spine, top edge gilt, collector's folding box, hinges split, extremities bumped
For a note on Marguerite Poradowska see lot 196.
Cagle notes that the English publication was '...on or about 4 March 1896... Wise records the publication date as 16 March, Aubry as 4 March, and the latter agrees with Conrad's note on the manuscript.' Two early presentation copies are noted by Cagle: one to his wife (dated 27 February) and one to Mrs Sanderson (dated 4 March).
This copy is therefore inscribed on the probable day of publication and dates from the period that letters between Conrad and his 'aunt' are missing.
For a note on Marguerite Poradowska see lot 196.
Cagle notes that the English publication was '...on or about 4 March 1896... Wise records the publication date as 16 March, Aubry as 4 March, and the latter agrees with Conrad's note on the manuscript.' Two early presentation copies are noted by Cagle: one to his wife (dated 27 February) and one to Mrs Sanderson (dated 4 March).
This copy is therefore inscribed on the probable day of publication and dates from the period that letters between Conrad and his 'aunt' are missing.
Provenance
Marguerite Poradowska, authorial inscription; sale, Sotheby's New York, 15 June 1990, lot 27
Literature
Cagle A2a(1)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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"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."