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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Some Reminiscences. London: Eveleigh Nash, 1912
- Paper
8vo (203 x 128mm.), FIRST EDITION, 2pp. publisher's adverts at end, original blue cloth, titled in gilt on upper board, DUST-JACKET, some wear to upper edge of dust-jacket, spine of jacket a little darkened and auction house catalogue clipping affixed to front flap
Provenance
Paul Lemperley (1858-1939), Ohio, bookplate; his sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 4 January 1940, lot 216 [part of]; Estelle Doheny, book-label; her sale, Christie's New York, 17 October 1988, lot 1207
Literature
Wise 20; Cagle A15b(1)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
Additional information:The head of the spine of the jacket is very slightly chipped; there is a pencil note on the front flap of the jacket
"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 COPY IN THE EXCEPTIONALLY RARE DUST-JACKET WITH DISTINGUISHED PROVENANCE. Paul Lemperley's library was described as one of "treasures innumerable and inestimable".