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Garnett, Edward
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Garnett, Edward
- Series of 34 autograph letters signed, to Gerard Jean-Aubry
- ink on paper
about Jean-Aubry's biographical work on Conrad ("...For that, my dear Aubry, is what unites us, the deep sense of loyalty to Conrad..."), sharing information and discussing topics including Conrad's translation of a fairy tale called 'The Princess and the Page', John Quinn's sale of manuscripts, Ford's Conrad: A Personal Remembrance ("send me ... short notes on the most flagrant mistatements"), the selection of letters for publication and Garnett's own book of letters by Conrad to him ("...I do not wish to compete with your 'Collected Letters..."), congratulating him on his Life and Letters ("...The effect is as strong as a house: firm in its foundations, of a strong, lasting design..."), c.42 pages, chiefly 4to, 28 autograph envelopes and an envelope with a note by Jean-Aubry, 7 October 1924 to 21 June 1928
For Gérard Jean-Aubry, Conrad's first biographer, see Part I, lot 124.
For Gérard Jean-Aubry, Conrad's first biographer, see Part I, lot 124.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 17 July 1997, lot 211
Condition
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."
"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."