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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- The Mirror of the Sea. A collection of five editions, comprising:
- paper
New York and London: Harper and Brothers, 1906, 8vo, first American edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to Elena Wright (“To | Elena Wright | affectionately, from | her friend | the author. | 4th Oct. 1906”), original pictorial cloth, [Cagle A11b], spine slightly darkened, slipcase and chemise
London: Methuen and Co., 1928, 8vo, “sixteenth edition”, presentation copy inscribed by Jessie Conrad (as Korzeniowska) to Perceval [Gibbon], original cloth, spine slightly sunned
London: Methuen and Co., 1935, 8vo, first illustrated edition, presentation copy inscribed by Jessie Conrad (as Korzeniowska) to Harold [Goodburn], photograph of Jessie Conrad loosely inserted, original cloth, dust-jacket, jacket with some wear
Another copy of the same edition, original cloth, dust-jacket, jacket with some wear
London: Methuen and Co., 1906, 8vo, first edition, original cloth (Cagle’s “a” binding), [Cagle A11a], rubbed and frayed, pinholes to upper board
For the Goodburn family, see lots 372, 374 and 377; also see Part I, lot 139.
London: Methuen and Co., 1928, 8vo, “sixteenth edition”, presentation copy inscribed by Jessie Conrad (as Korzeniowska) to Perceval [Gibbon], original cloth, spine slightly sunned
London: Methuen and Co., 1935, 8vo, first illustrated edition, presentation copy inscribed by Jessie Conrad (as Korzeniowska) to Harold [Goodburn], photograph of Jessie Conrad loosely inserted, original cloth, dust-jacket, jacket with some wear
Another copy of the same edition, original cloth, dust-jacket, jacket with some wear
London: Methuen and Co., 1906, 8vo, first edition, original cloth (Cagle’s “a” binding), [Cagle A11a], rubbed and frayed, pinholes to upper board
For the Goodburn family, see lots 372, 374 and 377; also see Part I, lot 139.
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."