Conrad, Joseph

four autograph letters signed by Jessie Conrad, to Mr Rodd (14 pages, 1924-25), a rigging plan of the Narcissus (on which Conrad served in 1884), Conrad family photographs (mostly modern copy prints), photographs of Berdyczów (Conrad's putative birthplace), the wreck of the Otago (on which Conrad served in 1888-89) and other locations associated with Conrad, a sale catalogue of Oswalds (1971), cuttings, postage stamps, and ephemera, altogether in excess of 80 items housed in 38 plastic wallets in an archive box

Sotheby's, 26-27 October 1995, lot 892

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

This collection appears to have been assembled by the Italian Conrad scholar Ugo Mursia.