(Hythe and Cheriton: Privately printed for the author by J. Lovick nd, but 1902). First edition of this preface, a 7pp. leaflet. One of 100 copies printed, of which approximately 40 copies, according to Conrad, were accidentally destroyed. This privately printed edition of the 'Preface' is a considerably revised version of that which appeared in the December 1897 issue of the New Review. Cagle A3f. 8vo, printed self-wrappers. Outermost leaves lightly dust-soiled, small area of offset from the absent staple, otherwise near fine.