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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- [Preface to] Simple Cooking Precepts for a Little House. [n.p.]: [privately printed, 1921]
- PAPER
8vo, first edition, number 6 [of 100 copies] signed and numbered by the author, original paper wrappers printed in black on upper wrapper, collector's chemise and slipcase, some very minor browning, spine of slipcase worn with loss
Conrad contributed a preface to his wife's 1923 cookery book, A Handbook of Cookery for a Small House. The preface was privately printed prior to volume publication in an edition of 100 copies. Keating suggests a publication date of 1922 although an inscribed copy to Sydney C. Cockerell (see The Joseph Conrad Collection from the Library of the late Stanley J. Seeger, Part I, lot 155) is dated 1921.
Conrad contributed a preface to his wife's 1923 cookery book, A Handbook of Cookery for a Small House. The preface was privately printed prior to volume publication in an edition of 100 copies. Keating suggests a publication date of 1922 although an inscribed copy to Sydney C. Cockerell (see The Joseph Conrad Collection from the Library of the late Stanley J. Seeger, Part I, lot 155) is dated 1921.
Literature
Wise, Ashley, p. 256; Keating 226
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."