Dinesen, Isak — Seven Gothic Tales

New York, Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1934. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound in hardcover format, generally clean, lightly toned at worst, minimal rubbing to extremities. Tan paper over boards, gilt-stamped lettering and decoration to cover, red cloth-backed, stamped gilt lettering thereto, protected in acetate jacket. Toning to endpapers, previous owner's fine bookplate inside rear flap, light tide-lining and a quarter-sized light stain at rear panel, burgundy cloth over tips, too. Still a handsome volume. Slightly rubbed gilt lettering to spine. An engaging Introduction to the author's work by Dorothy Canfield. The writing itself is praised for its lush prose, atmospheric storytelling, and intricate narratives. This collection has been praised for weaving enchanting tales of love and lust, mystery and passion, dark horror and dark beauty, it being her first exploration of these themes. Her Danish name was Karen Blixen Friecke. x [2], 2-420 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Very Good