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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- The Dover Patrol. Canterbury: printed for private circulation by H.J. Goulden, 1922
- paper
8vo, second printing, unopened, original pale turquoise wrappers printed in black on upper wrapper, collector's slipcase and blue morocco-backed slipcase, very slight fading to extremities of wrappers
The first printing excluded a title-page. Conrad objected and, to please the author, a second printing was produced which included both a half-title and title-page. Cagle states that "copies form the second printing... are much more common than copies from the first..." The text is from The Times of 27 July 1921
The first printing excluded a title-page. Conrad objected and, to please the author, a second printing was produced which included both a half-title and title-page. Cagle states that "copies form the second printing... are much more common than copies from the first..." The text is from The Times of 27 July 1921
Provenance
Estelle Doheny (bookplate), her sale, Christie's New York, 17 October 1988, lot 1210 (part)
Literature
Cagle A56b
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."