- 154
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Joseph Conrad") to British artist Alexander Brantingham Simpson, mentioning Conrad's work with Heuffer
- paper, ink
Two pages (10 x 8 in.; 254 x 203 mm) on paper. Capel House, Orlestone, Nr Ashford (author's embossed stationary), 9 December 1912. With envelope (4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.; 120 x 95 mm) addressed to Simpson in Conrad's hand.
Catalogue Note
"Please forgive the delay in acknowledging your interesting communication," Conrad begins. In general, the tone of the letter is one of generosity, as the author notes: "Your appreciation of my work gives me the greatest pleasure. I attach great importance to the good opinion of artists."