Conrad, Joseph

23 volumes, 8vo, number 66 of an edition of 499 copies, this one of 99 copies signed by the author, frontispieces, contemporary parchment boards gilt, dust-jackets, original glassine wrappers, top edge gilt, others uncut, some chipping to jackets

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."

Originally the set was to have been limited to 377 copies, all signed. However, Conrad died before the set was completed, and signed only ninety-nine of the limitation pages. These were incorporated into special sets of the Memorial Edition, which ran to 499 copies.

Also included in the lot is a publisher's salesmen's dummy for this edition, c. 1925, with samples from various title-pages, dedication pages, prefaces, illustrations, etc. to be found in the complete set. Pasted to the rear endpapers are samples of the two binding styles in which the set was available (parchment or cloth). Bound in the original blue cloth with Conrad's signature in gold across the front cover.