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Lot 221
  • 221

Conrad, Joseph

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • Conrad, Joseph
  • Lord Jim. A Romance. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1922
  • PAPER
8vo, later reprint, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("Signed for | Mr Cuyler Reynolds | with regards | Joseph Conrad. | 1923.") on front free endpaper, title-page printed in red and black, original blue cloth lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover, head and foot of spine slightly bumped, upper hinge split

Provenance

Cuyler Reynolds, authorial inscription

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.
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Catalogue Note

Cuyler Reynolds (1866-1934) was a journalist, author, and antiquarian librarian. He was the first curator of the Albany Institute of History and Art before his appointment as director. He published works on the history of the city of Albany in the state of New York.