Fine Books & Manuscripts, including Americana
Thu, Oct 20, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 367
CONRAD, Joseph (1857?1924). Typhoon. New York: G.P. Putnam?...
Estimate: $200 - $300
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CONRAD, Joseph (1857?1924). Typhoon. New York: G.P. Putnam?s Sons, 1902. 8vo. Illustrations by Maurice Greiffenhagen; 4 pp. publisher?s ads at rear. Original green cloth stamped in grey and orange (rubbing, light wear to spine at head and tail, toning, hinges cracked, light soiling). Provenance: J.W. Sanders (mailing label). FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, preceding all other editions. Many of the events depicted in Typhoon were drawn from Conrad?s own experiences at sea while working as chief mate on the Highland Forest under the command of Captain John Whirr. Wise 11.
