CONRAD, JOSEPH | Two Autograph Letters Signed

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CONRAD, JOSEPH

Two Autograph Letters Signed

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Autograph letter signed ("J. Conrad") to Conrad Hope, son of his close friend, G.F.W. Hope. Four pages (8 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.; 224 x 175 mm) on paper. Oswalds, Bishopsbourne, Kent (author's embossed stationery), 9 March 1924. In this strikingly warm letter, the author thanks Conrad Hope, having been comforted by his recent account of his father, and notes: "I will not fail my dear Conrad to let you know of our next visit to town. It will be a great delight to see you." — Autograph letter signed ("Joseph Conrad") to British artist Alexander Brantingham Simpson, mentioning Conrad's work with Heuffer. Two pages (10 x 8 in.; 254 x 203 mm) on paper. Capel House, Orlestone, Nr Ashford (author's embossed stationery), 9 December 1912. With envelope (4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.; 120 x 95 mm) addressed to Simpson in Conrad's hand. "Please forgive the delay in acknowledging your interesting communication," Conrad begins. In general, the tone of the letter is one of generosity, as the author notes: "Your appreciation of my work gives me the greatest pleasure. I attach great importance to the good opinion of artists."

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