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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Youth and two other stories. New York: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1903
- PAPER
8vo, first American edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("To | Hereford Hope | affectionately | from | Joseph Conrad | 1903.") on front free endpaper, original light green smooth cloth lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover with design in blind on upper cover, collector's slipcase, minor adhesive residue on front free endpaper, binding slightly worn and soiled, extremities slightly bumped, upper hinge split
Provenance
Hereford Hope, authorial inscription; Annette Campbell-White, her sale at Sotheby's, 7 June 2007, lot 31
Literature
Cagle A7b
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."
Catalogue Note
A volume containing the first American appearance of 'Heart of Darkness', inscribed to Hereford Hope, the son of G.F.W. Hope, Conrad's friend and yachting companion and the model for the Director in 'Heart of Darkness' (see note alongside lot 205).