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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Three inscribed volumes, comprising:
- PAPER
Youth: a narrative and two other stories. London: J.M. Dent, 1917, second English edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("John Millais | affectionately | from Joseph Conrad | Sept. 1917") on front free endpaper, original light olive green vertically ribbed cloth lettered in gilt and brown on spine with design in brown on upper cover, [Cagle A7c], some browning and spotting, binding slightly bumped
Lord Jim. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1923, later edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("Joseph Conrad | for Mr F. Hynes") on front free endpaper, original morocco gilt ("deep sea" format), head and foot of spine slightly worn
Youth. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1923, later edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("Signed for | Clara O. Davis | J. Conrad") on front free endpaper, later morocco preserving design from upper cover ("deep sea" format), rebound with new hinges, tears and minor loss to front free endpaper
all 8vo (3)
Lord Jim. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1923, later edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("Joseph Conrad | for Mr F. Hynes") on front free endpaper, original morocco gilt ("deep sea" format), head and foot of spine slightly worn
Youth. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1923, later edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("Signed for | Clara O. Davis | J. Conrad") on front free endpaper, later morocco preserving design from upper cover ("deep sea" format), rebound with new hinges, tears and minor loss to front free endpaper
all 8vo (3)
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
Sir John Everett Millais (1888-1920) was the grandson of the painter Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896). He joined the Royal Navy in 1905, becoming a lieutenant in 1912. During the Great War he saw action on board HMS Stephen Furness but was forced to retire in 1916 because of tuberculosis. He died in 1920. Sir John's mother, Lady Mary Millais (1861-1948) was a close friend of Jessie Conrad.