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Lot 364
  • 364

Conrad, Joseph

Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • Conrad, Joseph
  • The Rover. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1923
  • PAPER
8vo, first English edition, presentation copy affectionately inscribed by the author to Mr and Mrs Hope ("Fountaine and Nellie Hope | with the deepest affection | Joseph Conrad | 1923) on front free endpaper, original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover, preserved in quarter green morocco gilt folding box, a touch of offsetting otherwise a near fine copy

Provenance

Mr and Mrs G.F.W. Hope (authorial inscription); Pierre S. Dupont III, his sale at Christie's New York, 8 October 1991, lot 66

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."

Catalogue Note

A warmly inscribed presentation copy, and a major association for Conrad. For Mr and Mrs George Fountaine Weare Hope see note alongside lot 205.