- 274
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Some Reminiscences. London: Eveleigh Nash, 1912
- paper and ink
8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to Masie and Perceval Gibbons ("To Maisie and Reggie from their affectionate J.C. 1912.") on the front free endpaper, 2pp. publisher's advertisement at end, with a loose bookseller's typed description of the volume, original dark blue beaded cloth lettered in gilt on spine and on upper cover, collector's chemise and red morocco-backed slipcase, discolouration to front free endpaper, a few tiny stains to covers, slightly rubbed, extremities slightly bumped
Provenance
Perceval Gibbon (authorial inscription); Charles Sessler (bookseller), Philadelphia
Literature
Cagle A15b(1)
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
The recipient, the former seaman, man of letters and war correspondent Perceval Gibbon (1879-1926), was a close friend of Conrad, although much about their friendship is not known due to the loss during the war of their correspondence. Gibbons dedicated his Margaret Harding to the Conrads in 1911; in 1914 Conrad reciprocated, dedicating Victory to the Gibbons.
Conrad's fictionalized autobiography was first serialized in the English Review between December 1908 and June 1909. It was published in the United States as A Personal Record, in the same month as the English book edition.