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The First UK edition published by Putnam, London in 1934. The BOOK is in near Fine condition with the publisher s original plum boards and gilt titling. Some very faint spotting to the text block and light offsetting to the blank end-papers. Free from inscriptions and internally clean. The Rex Whistler designed WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition with only some mild edge-wear to the spine ends. It bears the correct price of 7s. 6d. net. to the lower front flap. Some light toning to the spine of the wrapper and the front flap. The wrapper artwork looks striking in the removable Brodart archival cover. The Rex Whistler coloured frontis replicates the wrapper design. The elusive Evening Standard Book of the Month' wraparound promotional BAND is complete and has a hint of rubbing to the top edge of the spine portion. Loosely laid in is the very scarce Evening Standard promotional Flyer promoting this title amongst its new books. The flyer measures 65 x 28 cm. It has been…

A collection of stories that made Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen) famous. These tales are Gothic-inspired and explore existential themes through captivating narratives.