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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- The Rescue. A Romance of the Shallows. London and Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1920
- paper
8vo, first English edition, second (first published) printing, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("Sir Sidney and Lady Colvin with the deepest regard and affection Joseph Conrad 1920") on the front free endpaper, original green smooth cloth lettered in gilt on spine with upper cover in blind (Cagle's "a" binding), collector's green half morocco gilt folding case, light dust-staining to edges, hinges strengthened, a few small marks
Provenance
Sir Sidney and Lady Colvin presentation inscription from the author; Pierre S. DuPont III; Christie's New York, 8 October 1991, lot 64
Literature
Cagle A49b(2)
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,
Although The Rescue was begun by Conrad as early as 1896, a first draft of it was not produced until 23 May 1919, leading the author's bibliographer to described the novel as his 'albatross'. The first American edition was published on 21 May 1920. Shortly afterwards Dent produced an advance copy for private distribution in Britain (Cagle calls this the first English edition, first unpublished printing, A49b(1)); the present second (first published) printing appeared on 24 June 1920.