Shadows on the Grass

Dineson Isak (Karen Blixen)
1960 (First Edition). Michael Joseph , London, England

The book is comprised of four autobiographical episodes about her experiences with her African servants and neighbours with a clear and somewhat nostalgic style. The book's predecessor, the famous Out Of Africa was published in 1937, with the author acknowledging Dineson as a pseudonym for Baroness Karen Blixen at the time. 'Shadows' with a d/w is remarkably scarce anywhere .

$105.00

Specifications

Author Dineson Isak (Karen Blixen)
Publisher Michael Joseph
Place Published London, England
Year Published 1960 (First Edition)
Date of First Edition
or Edition Notes
1960
Size 8vo - Octavo, 152mm x 229mm
Chapters IV
Pages 106pp

Condition Report

Cover Hardcover in olive green cloth with gold title details original spine and very minor edge and corner scuffing plus and unclipped textured deckle dust wrapper with further scuffing, light soiling and spine toning now protected in clear archival covering.
Overall Text and black and white photo illustrations remain in excellent condition with no foxing original prior owner notations seen and all pages firmly bound so overall in near fine condition.