Dent, London., 1923-24. First edition thus: Uniform Edition. Octavo. Twenty volumes. A further two volumes were issued in 1928. Red cloth with gilt decoration.Free endpapers partially tanned. One or two spines are slightly faded at the head. A fine set in the scarce dustwrappers some of which are a bit darkened at the spine and with a few nicks and small chips. Impressive.

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Bookseller: Peter Ellis bookseller (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: CONRADJO011858
Title: The Works of Joseph Conrad.
Author: CONRAD, Joseph
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dent, London.
Date Published: 1923-24
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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