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Out of Africa
by Isak Dinesen
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- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Random House, 1938. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing with "FIRST EDITION" stated on the copyright page. This book measures approximately 8.25" x 5.75", with 389 numbered pages.
This book is in very good minus condition. Minor bumping to both ends of spine. Lettering and design on spine and front board partially faded. Moderate staining to front board. Scratches to top and bottom edges of textblock. Light foxing present on the endsheets.
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Inventory #(N3-69).
This book is in very good minus condition. Minor bumping to both ends of spine. Lettering and design on spine and front board partially faded. Moderate staining to front board. Scratches to top and bottom edges of textblock. Light foxing present on the endsheets.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(N3-69).
Synopsis
Out of Africa is a memoir by Isak Dinesen, a nom de plume used by the Danish author Baroness Karen von Blixen-Finecke. The book, first published in 1937, recounts events of the seventeen years when Blixen made her home in Kenya, then British East Africa. The book is a lyrical meditation on Blixen’s life on her coffee plantation, as well as a tribute to some of the people who touched her life there. It is also a vivid snapshot of African colonial life in the last decades of the British Empire.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3995
- Title
- Out of Africa
- Author
- Isak Dinesen
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1938
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
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Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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