[Rarebooks] FS - Joseph Conrad 1st

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*CONRAD, Joseph. /THE SHADOW LINE A Confession/*. Bound in original blue 
cloth blocked and lettered in gilt. Doubleday, Page & Company, New York 
City. 1917. 8vo, pp. 197.

"The 'shadow line' is that dim boundary that divides youth from manhood. 
How a young first mate, who unexpectedly finds himself in command of a 
sailing vessel, leaves his carefree youth behind forever in the 
agonizing responsibility of a twenty-one day voyage from Bangkok to 
Singapore. His ship is becalmed, the whole crew stricken with fever and 
no quinine in the medicine chest! A tale which shows Mr. Conrad's gifts 
at their highest level." This is the first American edition. The first 
British edition was published by Dent in the same year. Spine ends 
slightly crinkled, slightest wear to tips of boards. Early former 
owner's signature on front free endpaper. Binding slightly cracked 
towards centre, but hinges tight, and nothing loose. Overall, a very 
good copy. The original dust jacket is chipped across the top and at the 
folds. It was originally gunmetal blue in colour, but the panels and 
spine have faded, leaving only the flaps in their original state. Light 
general soiling. Still in good condition.

Price: $150.00.

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