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Joyce, James
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- Joyce, James
- Anna Livia Plurabelle. Fragment of Work in Progress. London: Faber & Faber, 1930
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8vo (192 x 133mm.), first English edition, wrappers issue, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ("To | Tom Kristensen | James Joyce | Kobenhavn | 5.IX.'36") in pencil on half-title, later presentation inscription by recipient below to "Rasmus" (possibly the publisher Rasmus Naver) as a fiftieth birthday present in 1944, original cinnamon-coloured wrappers printed in red
Provenance
Tom Kristensen, presentation inscription to him by Joyce; subsequently presented to the publisher Rasmus Naver
Literature
Slocum & Cahoon A33
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."
Catalogue Note
A FINE PRESENTATION COPY FROM JOYCE TO AN IMPORTANT FELLOW EUROPEAN MODERNIST AUTHOR.
The distinguished Danish writer, poet and literary critic Tom Kristensen (1893--1974) is best known for his epoch-making novel Hærværk [Havoc], which was inspired in part by Joyce's Ulysses, which Kristensen had promoted in Denmark in 1931. This presentation inscription comes shortly after the meeting by chance between the two authors in the Copenhagen bookshop Politiken's Boghal in August 1936. The two writers recognised each other and Joyce asked the Dane to translate Ulysses into Danish -- Kristensen thought about it and declined, telling Joyce that it would take him at least ten years.