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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- The Mirror of the Sea. London: Methuen & co., 1906
- paper
8vo, first edition, inscribed by the author to J.M. Barrie (“JM Barrie | With affection and | regard from | J.C.”), original green cloth (Cagle’s “a” binding), top edge gilt
Provenance
J.M. Barrie, presentation inscription; Lilian Barrie (niece), signature
Literature
Cagle A11a
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
“J.M. Barrie seems to have been an early admirer of Conrad’s work. He entered Conrad’s sphere in 1903 with moral and considerable financial support (a sum of £150)” (Owen and Knowles, p.35). In 1904, which was the year the dramatist had enjoyed great popular success with Peter Pan, Conrad sent Barrie his first dramatic adaptation One Day More, explaining that “I am anxious to know whether there is in me the ‘sense’ of the stage in any degree that could be turned to a practical advantage. And you are the only man whose Yes or No (qualified or unqualified) I could implicitly believe" (5 November 1904).