Conrad, Joseph

8vo, first edition, first colonial printing, original brown wrappers printed in black, occasional spotting, upper joint split, loss to foot of spine

Bookseller's embossed stamp (R.E. Finch, Auckland) on title-page and dedication leaf, D. Hyauiason, ownership inscription on title-page and first page of text

Cagle A5a(2)

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."

This is the scarcest issue of the first edition of Conrad's novel. Cagle noted that there were 788 'colonial copies... made at the same time as the domestic printing. These were printed on a lighter weight, cheaper paper and were issued 400 copies in cloth at 2s and 388 in paper wrappers at 1/6'.

Cagle failed to locate copies in either binding. It appears that there are no auction records of this edition and no copies recorded in the major catalogued collections, or in institutions.