The Nigger of the Narcissus - Preface.
Hythe: [Privately printed for the author by J. Lovick], 1902.
Price: $3,000.00
About the item
First separate edition. One of 100 (40 were destroyed according to Conrad). 8 pp. 4to. 8 [pp.] leaves without wrapper as issued, previously stapled but staple has been removed to prevent further rust staining, else near fine. In blue chemise slip with original owner's bookplate, in blue morocco backed slipcase that has gilt lettering on spine. Cagle A3f; Wise 12; Supino B3.1.0.
Item #346961
Reprinted from the New Review of December 1897, although greatly revised, the preface to The Nigger of the "Narcissus" announced Conrad's artistic creed. It was not reprinted again until the second American edition of 1914.
