- 290
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Within the Tides. London & Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1915
- paper
8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to his friend the writer Harriet Capes ("To Harriet M. Capes with love from J. Conrad") on the front free pastedown, title printed in red and black, bookplate of Harriet Capes to front pastedown, original vertically-ribbed green cloth with Dent motif stamped in blind on upper cover, spine lettered in gilt, collector's green half morocco folding case, crease to front free endpaper affecting inscription, upper hinge weak, lower hinge split
Provenance
Harriet Capes (authorial inscription and bookplate); Pierre S. DuPont III, his sale at Christie's New York, 8 October 1991, lot 59
Literature
Cagle A18a(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
For a note on the children's writer Harriet Mary Capes (1849-1936), a friend of the Conrad's from 1895, see lot 250, and also lot 290.