Conrad, Joseph

with three-line autograph postscript, thanking him for his invitation but explaining that he will be staying with Doubleday, his publisher, whilst in America and he has "no intention of travelling (this time) in the United States", 1 page, 4to, headed stationery of Oswalds, Bishopsbourne, Kent, 6 April 1923

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

Apparently unpublished: not in the Collected Letters. Conrad spent May 1923 in the United States. His stay with Doubleday included one public reading and a tour around New England. Blodgett, who had previously written to Conrad in 1920, was a resident of Oklahoma (Collected Letters, VII, p.12).