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Conrad, Joseph and Ford Madox Hueffer
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- Conrad, Joseph and Ford Madox Hueffer
- The Inheritors. An Extravagant Story. London: William Heinemann, 1901
- PAPER
8vo, first English edition, first issue without dedication, revealingly inscribed by Ford Madox Hueffer(see note), publisher’s catalogue at rear, original pictorial yellow cloth (Cagle’s “a” binding), morocco-backed slipcase and chemise
The inscription reads "The assignment of what in this book is Conrad's and what is mine will be found in my ‘Joseph Conrad’ pp. 118-119 et seq. Conrad wrote in another copy of this edition: 'There is very little of my actual writing in this work. Discussion there has been in plenty. F.M.H. held the pen.' - and that is about correct. Ford Madox Ford (F.M. Hueffer) New York Dec. MCMXXVI".
The novelist and man of letters Madox Ford, also known as Ford Madox Hueffer, was Conrad's closest literary friend and collaborator between 1898 and 1909 (see Part I, lot 35).
The inscription reads "The assignment of what in this book is Conrad's and what is mine will be found in my ‘Joseph Conrad’ pp. 118-119 et seq. Conrad wrote in another copy of this edition: 'There is very little of my actual writing in this work. Discussion there has been in plenty. F.M.H. held the pen.' - and that is about correct. Ford Madox Ford (F.M. Hueffer) New York Dec. MCMXXVI".
The novelist and man of letters Madox Ford, also known as Ford Madox Hueffer, was Conrad's closest literary friend and collaborator between 1898 and 1909 (see Part I, lot 35).
Literature
Cagle A6(3); Harvey A9b
Condition
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"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."