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[Conrad, Joseph]--Cunninghame Graham, R.B.
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Description
- [Conrad, Joseph]--Cunninghame Graham, R.B.
- Mogreb-El-Acksa: A journey in Morocco. London: William Heinemann, 1898
- paper
8vo, presentation copy inscribed by Conrad to Elsie Hueffer ("To Mrs Elsie Ford M. Hueffer. | In the intervals of concocting, with your | husband, circumstantial untruths for sale | we looked into this truthful book. And as a | proof that even when engaged in the most | engrossing occupation man can find in this world | you were not far from our thoughts we | remarked that most likely you would like | it. And as the book is mine (honestly come by) | I pray you accept this copy from your | most humble obedient servant | Jph. Conrad. 3rd Decer1898") on front free endpaper, portrait frontispiece, map, original cloth, binding slightly soiled, spine discoloured, hinges split
Provenance
Elsie Hueffer, presentation inscription by Conrad; sale, Christie's South Kensington, 7 June 2005, lot 123
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
For a note on Elsie Hueffer (née Martindale) and her husband, Conrad's friend and literary collaborator Ford Madox Ford, see lot 35. Cunninghame Graham was a contributor to the first issue of Ford's English Review, and a regular correspondent of Conrad. Upon receiving the book on 1 December, Conrad wrote to Cunninghame Graham "I do not know really how to express the kind of intellectual exaltation your book has awakened in me; and I will not stay to try; I am in too great a hurry to get back to the book" (Collected Letters, II, p.124).