Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen). Stated first American edition. New York: Random House, 1938. Unclipped dust jacket (in a mylar wrapper) is in Very Good+ condition. Has original price $2.75 on inside flap. There is a small chip on the upper front cover. The hardcover is also in VG+ to NF condition. No writing ir markings found in this well-preserved collectible edition, 389 pp.
Karen Blixen’s celebrated autobiographical masterpiece is a cornerstone of 20th-century nonfiction, admired for its classical prose style and enduring literary significance. A foundational work of African memoir and travel literature, and the basis for the Academy Award–winning film.
Collectible first American editions with original, price-intact dust jackets are increasingly scarce. A highly presentable, unrestored copy, well above the average example encountered on the market.
Comparable First American Editions with original dust jackets are currently offered in the $2,500–$3,000 range, particularly for clean, unrestored copies. This example is priced competitively to reflect its strong VG+ jacket and Near Fine book, while remaining attractive relative to higher-priced retail listings. An excellent opportunity to acquire a cornerstone modern first edition at a fair market level.
