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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- A collection of works mostly in first edition, comprising:
- paper
Almayer’s Folly. A Story of and Eastern River. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1895, first edition, [Cagle A1a(1)], binding somewhat worn
An Outcast of the Islands. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1896, first edition, [Cagle A2a(1)]; another copy, photograph of the author tipped-in to half title, chemise and slipcase; another copy, chemise and slipcase, upper joint split at head
The Nigger of the “Narcissus”. A Tale of the Sea. London: William Heinemann, 1898, first edition, [Cagle A3c(1)]
The Nigger of the "Narcissus." Preface. [Hythe: Privately printed for the author by J. Lovick, 1902], one of 100 copies, [Cagle A3f], chemise and slipcase, rust stains around staple
Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories. Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1902, first edition, [Cagle A7a(1)]; Another edition. New York: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1903, first American edition, [Cagle A7b], together in a morocco-backed clamshell case
Typhoon and other stories. London: William Heinemann, 1903, first English edition, variant issue, [cf. Cagle A8b(2)]
With Ford Madox Hueffer. Romance. A Novel. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1903, first edition, morocco-backed clamshell case, binding rubbed, [Cagle A9a]
Nostromo. A Tale of the Seaboard. London and New York: Harper & Brothers, 1904, first edition, slipcase and chemise, [Cagle A10a]
The Mirror of the Sea. London: Methuen & Co., 1906, first edition, [Cagle A11a]
The Secret Agent. A Simple Tale. London: Methuen & Co., 1907, first edition, chemise and slipcase, [Cagle A12a(1)]
all 8vo in original bindings
An Outcast of the Islands. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1896, first edition, [Cagle A2a(1)]; another copy, photograph of the author tipped-in to half title, chemise and slipcase; another copy, chemise and slipcase, upper joint split at head
The Nigger of the “Narcissus”. A Tale of the Sea. London: William Heinemann, 1898, first edition, [Cagle A3c(1)]
The Nigger of the "Narcissus." Preface. [Hythe: Privately printed for the author by J. Lovick, 1902], one of 100 copies, [Cagle A3f], chemise and slipcase, rust stains around staple
Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories. Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1902, first edition, [Cagle A7a(1)]; Another edition. New York: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1903, first American edition, [Cagle A7b], together in a morocco-backed clamshell case
Typhoon and other stories. London: William Heinemann, 1903, first English edition, variant issue, [cf. Cagle A8b(2)]
With Ford Madox Hueffer. Romance. A Novel. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1903, first edition, morocco-backed clamshell case, binding rubbed, [Cagle A9a]
Nostromo. A Tale of the Seaboard. London and New York: Harper & Brothers, 1904, first edition, slipcase and chemise, [Cagle A10a]
The Mirror of the Sea. London: Methuen & Co., 1906, first edition, [Cagle A11a]
The Secret Agent. A Simple Tale. London: Methuen & Co., 1907, first edition, chemise and slipcase, [Cagle A12a(1)]
all 8vo in original bindings
Condition
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"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."