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Lot 377
  • 377

Conrad, Joseph

Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Conrad, Joseph
  • Last Essays. London & Toronto: J.M. Dent, 1926
  • paper
8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by Jessie Conrad ("To Harold and Ada Goodburn | With affectionate good | wishes from their friend | Jessie Conrad | March 1926"), original green cloth, "JC" monogram within wreath in blind on upper cover, spine lettered in gilt, some slight foxing and browning, covers slightly faded

Provenance

Harold and Ada Goodburn, presentation inscription

Literature

Keating 201

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing unless otherwise stated
"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

Harold Goodburn was a local schoolteacher who had numbered Conrad's younger son John among his pupils.