Conrad, Joseph and Ford Madox Hueffer

8vo, first edition, inscribed by one of the authors to Richard Garnett ("RI Garnett | from Ford Madox Hueffer") on front free endpaper, 8pp. publisher's catalogue at end, original blue smooth cloth lettered in gilt on spine and in white on upper cover, some browning and spotting, hinges splitting, head and foot of spine worn, binding rubbed and soiled

Richard Garnett, authorial inscription by Hueffer

Cagle A9a(1)

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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Richard Garnett (1835–1906), the librarian and author, entered the British Museum as an assistant librarian in 1851. He became superintendent of the Reading Room in 1875 and in 1890 was appointed Keeper of Printed Books. He was the father of Edward Garnett (see note alongside lot 200).