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[Conrad, Joseph]--Barth, Henry
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- [Conrad, Joseph]--Barth, Henry
- Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa. London: Ward, Lock and Co., 1890
- ink on paper
8vo, inscribed by Jessie Conrad and identifying this volume as a important volume from Conrad's library ("To the Rev J.V. Mordenshawe | A bedside book of Joseph | Conrad, sent with every | good wish and regard | from Jessie Conrad… | Canterbury | Sept 26th | 1929.") on front free endpaper, frontispiece, illustrations, original cloth lettered in gilt on spine, collector's calf-backed box, pages 459/460 and 461/462 defective, binding slightly worn and soiled
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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
It is pleasing to think that Conrad may have referred to this in the composition of Heart of Darkness.