The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows By Joseph Conrad [First Edition Half Leather Binding]

London and Toronto: J. M. Dent & Sons LTD, 1920, First Edition. One of Joseph Conrad's last published novels, part of his semi-autobiographical 'Lingard' trilogy. Half leather and green cloth binding. 'The Rescue' is based on Conrad's experience as a mate on the 'Vidar' steamer, following Captain Tom Lingard whilst he falls in love with a woman he rescues. 416pp. Provenance: no inscriptions or bookplates. Approximately 7 ¾ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine very good condition gilt titles to a green morocco leather spine. Joints very good condition sound. Corners very good condition gently bumped and worn. Boards good condition green cloth boards, with leather spines and quarters. Page edges good condition all edges tanned. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition sound. Paste downs good condition new. End papers good condition new end papers. Title good condition tanned, the half title and title page tanned, damp stained and wrinkled. Pages good condition tanned throughout with some foxing. Binding good condition sound and attractive. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1920 Binding: Hardback.…