- 68
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- A Set of Six. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1920
- PAPER
8vo, "sixth edition", presentation copy inscribed by the author to S.C. Cockerell ("Sydney C Cockerell | with great regard | from | Joseph Conrad | Oct. 1920.") on front free endpaper, 8pp. publisher's catalogue (undated) at end, original green cloth lettered in black on spine and upper cover, dust-jacket, browning to endpapers, incomplete dust-jacket with extensive loss to spine
[with, inserted on front free endpaper:]
Autograph letter signed, to S.C. Cockerell thanking the recipient for a book by Mrs [Juliet M.] Soskice, stating that "it certainly has a quality but it is very much like the one-time Juliet" and commenting on his own progress with work ("I have been able to get some sort of hold on my work these last 4 days, and feel much happier in consequence"), 4 pages, 8vo,
headed stationery of Oswalds, Bishopsbourne, 1 May [1922], some browning
[with, inserted on front free endpaper:]
Autograph letter signed, to S.C. Cockerell thanking the recipient for a book by Mrs [Juliet M.] Soskice, stating that "it certainly has a quality but it is very much like the one-time Juliet" and commenting on his own progress with work ("I have been able to get some sort of hold on my work these last 4 days, and feel much happier in consequence"), 4 pages, 8vo,
headed stationery of Oswalds, Bishopsbourne, 1 May [1922], some browning
Provenance
Sydney C. Cockerell, authorial inscription
Literature
See Cagle p. 138
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 assumed that Sydney Cockerell had sent Conrad a copy of Soskice's Chapters from Childhood, first published in book form in 1921. Conrad's own work is thought to be chapter VII of The Rover (see Collected Letters, IX, p. 241)