- 67
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- The Secret Agent. Drama in Four Acts. Canterbury: printed for the author by H.J. Goulden, Ltd., 1921
- Paper
4to, FIRST EDITION, [ONE OF ONLY 52 COPIES], original printed wrappers (with title and imprint as above), ORIGINAL SLIPCASE with printed label on front, wrappers with light overall browning, back-strip with tears at head and foot repaired
Literature
Cagle A54a
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
The dramatized version of The Secret Agent was written between October 1919 and the spring of 1920. It was first published in the autumn of 1921, in 52 copies, and none were sent to copyright depository libraries. After some delays the play was first performed at the Ambassador Theatre on 3 November 1922, but was damned by the critics and public and closed after just eleven performances.