May 04, 2017 - Sale 2446

Sale 2446 - Lot 332

Price Realized: $ 531
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
CONRAD, JOSEPH. Autograph Letter Signed, "J. Conrad," to his publisher William Heinemann ("Dear Mr. Heinemann"), arranging a visit. 2 1/2 pages, 8vo, written on a single folded sheet, personal stationery; minor toning to first page, minor bleed-through and offsetting throughout, horizontal fold. (MRS) Bishopsbourne, "Monday" [7 June 1920?]

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"Will you come on Wednesday? You won't see my wife who has been operated on the 31st. She is going on very well and regrets infinitely missing this opportunity of making your acquaintance.
"I am sorry you are having such unfriendly weather. It is indeed cool. I too feel very much hurt at this attitude. It gives me twinges. A bientôt donc."