Lot 28
Conrad, Joseph (1857-1924) British novelist, of Polish origin. Lord Jim (1900) and Heart of Darkness (1902) are among his more famous works. Autograph Letter Signed "J. Conrad," 2 pp. on ruled paper, 10x8", Someries. Luton, 4 November (19)08. Very good; one contemporary ink smear and some fold wear. With an engraving. To Albert E. Tebb, who was the doctor for Conrad's family and friends. Excellent content. In part: "…Yes my dear Tebb. Life is a damnable thing for some of us….I only wish I knew a lot of cripples to send to you for healing. But the only cripple I know (morally and physically) is myself just now. My brain may be all right but as I have an unconquerable impression that it is going to pieces, the look out is not cheery. A sort of horrible disillusion that everything has mastered me or all but. I am still struggling feebly but I feel the net is over me, and the spear is not very far.…".
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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