Lot 560

CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924) - T. J. WISE (1859-1937). A Bibliography of the Writings of Joseph Conrad, London, "For Private Circulation," 1920, 4to, boards (worn). FIRST EDITION, ONE OF 150 COPIES, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by Wise to Miss Hallowes.

Estimate: £100 - £150
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CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924) - Thomas James WISE (1859-1937).  A Bibliography of the Writings of Joseph Conrad (1895-1920). London: "Printed for Private Circulation Only," 1920, 4to (225 x 178mm). Half title, monochrome photographed portrait of Joseph Conrad (heavy reddish staining to the first and last few leaves including the portrait and title). Original terracotta printed paper boards, uncut, remnants of glassine wrapper (spine very worn and the binding very shaken, some leaves detached). Provenance: The Property of a Collector. FIRST EDITION. ONE OF 150 COPIES. PRESENTATION COPY, the front free endpaper inscribed, "[?]Miss H. [?]U. Hallowes, With kindest regards from Thos. J. Wise." [Please see the note relating to Lilian Hallowes in lot 542.] RARE.

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