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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Chance. A Tale in Two Parts. London: Methuen & Co., 1913
- paper
8vo, first edition, first issue with original title, 32 pp. publisher’s catalogue at end (dated July 1913), original cloth, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, Cagle’s “a” binding with "METHVEN" at foot of spine, morocco pull-off case and chemise
Provenance
Un-named consignor, sale, Sotheby's New York, 15 June 1990, lot 36
Literature
Cagle A17a(1)a
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
A fine copy of Marlow’s final appearance and Conrad’s first major commercial success. A binder’s strike contributed to a complicated publication history. Most copies have a cancel title dated 1914. According to Cagle, evidence from the publisher's stock ledger indicates that about fifty-one copies have the original 1913 title-page, as here. The present copy must be one of the earliest obtainable issues, as it is without the further 8-page group of advertisements dated Autumn 1913.