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Karen Blixen (b. Rungstedlund 1885, d. s.p. 1962)

Jens E. Hansen (b. Tørring 1921, d. 2012, Danish bookbinder)

Collection of 12 vols. incl. Syv fantastiske Fortællinger. Vintereventyr. Cph 1942. + Den afrikanske Farm. 1937. All 1st eds. 8vo's. All bound with orig. wrappers in nice half morocco bindings (Jens E. Hansen). (12)

“Jeg havde en farm i Afrika ved Foden af Bjerget Ngong” is one of the most famous introductions in Danish literature. “Den afrikanske Farm” is the story of the years Karen Blixen spent in Kenya between 1914 and 1931.

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Books and manuscripts, 6 October 2020

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