Conrad, Joseph

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Description

Conrad, Joseph
'Twixt Land and Sea. New York: Hodder and Stoughton, George H. Doran, 1912
paper

8vo, first American edition, inscribed by Conrad to the Irish dramatist and novelist Conal O’Riordan (“To Conal | from Conrad | affectionately Sept^er 1913", original red cloth gilt, spine faded, lower joint somewhat worn

Catalogue Note

Inscribed copies of the American edition are rare. Below Conrad’s inscription is a note in the recipient's hand: "Given me by Conrad at Capel House, Orlestone, Kent on Wednesday morning, the 17th of September 1913 and read 17th-19th. C.".