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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Tales of Unrest. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1898
- paper
8vo, first English edition, advance presentation copy inscribed by the author the day before publication ("To Fountaine and Mrs Hope | affectionately from | the Author. | 3d April. 1898") on front free endpaper, title-page printed in red and black, 14pp. publisher's catalogue at end, original dark green vertically ribbed cloth, top edge gilt, collector's chemise and slipcase, recased, repairs to joints and hinges, some light soiling
For Conrad's lifelong friends Mr and Mrs G.F.W. Hope see note alongside lot 205.
Cagle cites 4 April 1898 as the date of publication. This copy is therefore inscribed before the official publication day.
For Conrad's lifelong friends Mr and Mrs G.F.W. Hope see note alongside lot 205.
Cagle cites 4 April 1898 as the date of publication. This copy is therefore inscribed before the official publication day.
Provenance
Mr and Mrs G.F.W. Hope (authorial inscription)
Literature
Cagle A4c(1)
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."