- 216
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Tales of Unrest. Four copies in three different issues, comprising:
- PAPER
London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1898, first English edition, first printing, title-page printed in red and black, 14pp. publisher’s catalogue at end, original dark green vertically ribbed cloth lettered in gilt on spine, top edge gilt, [Cagle A4c(1)], hinges split, binding slightly bumped and soiled, later collector’s dust-jacket;
London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1898, first English edition, colonial issue, 6pp. publisher’s catalogue at end, original purple vertically ribbed cloth lettered in gilt on spine [variant binding not recorded by Cagle], [cf Cagle A4c(2)], some browning, first leaf almost split at gutter, hinges split, extremities bumped;
London: T. Fisher Unwin, [n.d.], first English edition, first printing, remainder issue, 14pp. publisher’s catalogue at end, original purple horizontally ribbed cloth with a rippled pattern lettered in gilt on spine, [Cagle A4c(3)], occasional spotting, upper hinge split, some splitting at gutter, bookplate, spine faded, tears to head of spine;
London: T. Fisher Unwin, [n.d.], first English edition, first printing, remainder issue, 14pp. publisher’s catalogue at end, original purple horizontally ribbed cloth with a rippled pattern lettered in gilt on spine, [Cagle A4c(3)], occasional spotting, upper hinge split, some splitting at gutter, spine slightly faded, head and foot of spine bumped, slight soiling, minor loss to upper joint; all 8vo (4)
London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1898, first English edition, colonial issue, 6pp. publisher’s catalogue at end, original purple vertically ribbed cloth lettered in gilt on spine [variant binding not recorded by Cagle], [cf Cagle A4c(2)], some browning, first leaf almost split at gutter, hinges split, extremities bumped;
London: T. Fisher Unwin, [n.d.], first English edition, first printing, remainder issue, 14pp. publisher’s catalogue at end, original purple horizontally ribbed cloth with a rippled pattern lettered in gilt on spine, [Cagle A4c(3)], occasional spotting, upper hinge split, some splitting at gutter, bookplate, spine faded, tears to head of spine;
London: T. Fisher Unwin, [n.d.], first English edition, first printing, remainder issue, 14pp. publisher’s catalogue at end, original purple horizontally ribbed cloth with a rippled pattern lettered in gilt on spine, [Cagle A4c(3)], occasional spotting, upper hinge split, some splitting at gutter, spine slightly faded, head and foot of spine bumped, slight soiling, minor loss to upper joint; all 8vo (4)
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."