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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Victory: an island tale. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1915
- paper and ink
8vo, first English edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to Sir Sidney and Lady Colvin on the front free endpaper ("To Sir Sidney and Lady Colvin with great affection from J.C. 1915."), with corrected imprint, 4pp. publisher's advertisements ("Methuen's Popular Novels") dated Autumn 1915 and 31pp. publisher's catalogue dated 8/5/15 at end, original red cloth lettered in gilt on spine, a few small stains to upper cover, scuffing to spine, binding slightly skewed, slightly shaken
Provenance
Sir Sidney and Lady Colvin; Pierre S. DuPont III; Christie's New York, 8 October 1991, lot 60
Literature
Cagle A19b(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 Sir Sidney Colvin see note alongside lot 267.