Out of africa book first edition

This is a hardcover first edition copy of out of africa by isak dinesen, published by random house in new york in 1938. Out of africa isak dinesen first edition raptis rare books. Out of africa first edition by dinesen, isak edition. Out of africa is a book mostly unified by one theme. Out of africa is probably the finest book ever written about the nature of the african continent and its people. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing.

The book, first published in 1937, recounts events of the seventeen years when blixen made her home in kenya, then called british east africa. Out of africa by isak dinesen karen blixen 1938 first. Out of africa is isak dinesens memoir of her years in africa, fro. Out of africa first edition isak dinesen karen blixen. Out of africa first edition by isak dineson wonderful. Dec 6, 2017 out of africa, first edition, written by karen blixen recommended by teamaker kim. Out of africa, last tales, shadows on the grass, and seven gothic tales isak dinesen.

Out of africa, isak dinesen hardcover with dust cover. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Out of africa in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. First american edition of the authors masterpiece, a lyrical meditation on the seventeen years she lived in. What do you personally collect first edition signed books. The book on the right has the generally accepted first american edition dust jacket with nine books. Pages have some coloring from age, handling and possible water marks. This edition was first published in 1985, with this being the third impression, 1986. This edition is set from the first american edition. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Out of africa by isak dinesen first edition points. Alibris is one of the premier rare and out ofprint book sites on the internet.

Out of africa first edition isak dinesen bauman rare books. Arriving in british east africa now kenya from denmark in 1914, blixenisak dinesen was her pen namewas immediately seduced by the landscape of the ngong hill country, not to mention the animals and people who inhabited it. Out of africa, karen blixens kenya memoir is 80 years old and 80 years out of date quartz. The book is a lyrical meditation on blixens life on her coffee plantation, as well as a tribute to some of the people who touched her life there. First edition isak dinesen books including out of africa.

Out of africa tells of blixens time in kenya owning and operating a coffee plantation, where she also acted as a sort of mediator for her kikuyu employees. Out of africa is the story of a remarkable and unconventional woman and of a way of life that has vanished for ever. From 1914 to 1931, danish aristocrat baroness karen blixen owned and operated a coffee plantation in kenya. She had come to kenya from denmark with her husband, and when they separated she stayed on to manage the farm by herself, visited frequently by her lover, the biggame hunter denys finchhatton, for whom she would make up. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading out of africa. This copy is inscribed by peter beard with an original full doublepage ink drawing across the front pastedown and front free endpaper. Out of africa by isak dinesen goodreads share book. Octavo, original black and orange cloth, original dust jacket. Out of africa by isak dinesen, hbdj first edition first printing 1938. Out of africa by isak dinesen karen blixen 1938 random house first edition hardcover a copy that has been read, but remains in good condition.

Picture of the 1938 first edition dust jacket for out of africa. This the back of the generally accepted first american edition dust jacket. Out of africa is isak dinesens memoir of her years in africa, from 1914 to 1931, on a fourthousandacre coffee plantation in the hills near nairobi. Out of africa by isak dinesen, first edition abebooks. Buy out of africa by isak dinesen karen blixen online at alibris. Out of africa by karen blixen, first edition abebooks. Selected by the modern library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time in this book, the author of seven gothic tales gives a true. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Out of africa and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Tales of south africa by juta, jan by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. First american edition of the authors classic memoir, which recounts events of. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first.

Uncorrected galley proofs of the first american edition. First published in 1937, out of africa is not free of the colonial or racist attitudes of its time. Covers remain in good condition with minimal tanning and little creasing. Out of africa, first edition abebooks passion for books. A very good book with minor wear to the spine head and tail, with slight offsetting on inside panels.

Illustrated with reproductions of photographs by isak dinesen author of out of africa and reproductions of drawings in color and blackandwhite. Out of africa is a memoir by the danish author karen blixen. Out of africa, karen blixens kenya memoir is 80 years old. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. She had come to kenya from denmark with her husband. I had a farm in africa, at the foot of the ngong hills dinesen, isak. Out of africa by dinesen, isak and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browse through our inventory, discuss a specific book or consign your inventory. First edition isak dinesen books including out of africa and last tales item details. Out of africa, first edition, written by karen blixen.

A very touching true life story th hat eventually was made into sn. Near fine or better in a very good unclipped dust jacket. The book, first published in 1937, recounts events of the seventeen years when blixen made her home in kenya, then british east africa. First american edition of dinesens famous account of her experiences in africa. Arriving in british east africa now kenya from denmark in 1914, blixenisak dinesen was her pen. Out of africa by isak dinesen first american edition. Out of africa, isak, first edition, signed abebooks. First edition by isak dinesen, 1938 famous danish author. Illustrated with reproductions of photographs by isak dinesen author of out of africa and reproductions of drawings in color and. Out of africa and shadows on the grass 1st edition rent. This classic nonfiction by isak dinesen, about her years on a farm in africa is an eternal, much loved,worldwide bestseller. First edition of karen blixens famous novel, originally written in danish but published for the first time in greatbritain.

The book, first published in 1937, recounts events of the seventeen years when blixen made her. Out of africa by isak dinesen karen blixen alibris. Kamantes tales from out of africa hc dj 1975 first edition. Rent out of africa and shadows on the grass 1st edition 9780679724759 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Out of africa penguin modern classics kindle edition. I had a farm in africa, at the foot of the ngonghills isak dinesen was born in denmark but wrote both in english and danish, andher books. Out of africa by isak dinesen 1938 first edition by random. There is also a possible variant that lists ten books beginning with salute to yesterday by gene fowler. After finishing the book i turned back to read this opening line again, and in this first sentence. Out of africa is karin blixens love letter to the country she called home for nearly 20 years.