- 206
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- An Outcast of the Islands. Three first American editions in three different bindings, comprising:
- PAPER
New York: D. Appleton, 1896, 8vo, first American edition, first ordinary printing, 10pp. publisher’s advertisements at end, original light green smooth cloth (Cagle’s 'a' binding), upper cover in red and black, spine in black and gilt, [Cagle A2b(2)];
New York: D. Appleton, 1896, 8vo, first American edition, first ordinary printing, 10pp. publisher’s advertisements at end, original terra cotta wove paper wrappers (Cagle’s 'b' binding) printed in black, [Cagle A2b(2)], minor hole to half-title, disbound, extremities of wrappers slightly rubbed;
New York: D. Appleton, 1896, 8vo, first American edition, deluxe printing, original half red roan with marbled paper covered boards, spine lettered in gilt, [Cagle A2b(3)], upper joint split, some tears and loss to spine, ownership signature to front fixed endpaper
New York: D. Appleton, 1896, 8vo, first American edition, first ordinary printing, 10pp. publisher’s advertisements at end, original terra cotta wove paper wrappers (Cagle’s 'b' binding) printed in black, [Cagle A2b(2)], minor hole to half-title, disbound, extremities of wrappers slightly rubbed;
New York: D. Appleton, 1896, 8vo, first American edition, deluxe printing, original half red roan with marbled paper covered boards, spine lettered in gilt, [Cagle A2b(3)], upper joint split, some tears and loss to spine, ownership signature to front fixed endpaper
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
Cagle notes that, due to the lack of Appleton’s printing records, there is no information 'on where the deluxe printing fits into the picture. Both the ordinary and the deluxe printings are dated 1896 on the title page and, as type wear shows no variation between the two printings, we are led to conjecture that they were made either simultaneously or one immediately after the other' (see Cagle, p. 17).