{"product_id":"out-of-africa-first-edition-in-exceptional-original-dust-jacket","title":"Out of Africa — First Edition in Exceptional Original Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkably well-preserved first edition of Isak Dinesen’s legendary memoir Out of Africa, published by Random House, New York, 1938. Retaining its original unclipped $2.75 dust jacket, this example survives in unusually strong collector condition, with the jacket displaying vibrant original color, crisp graphics, and outstanding shelf presence rarely encountered on this title. The interior remains exceptionally clean and fresh, with bright pages and a near unread appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe celebrated pictorial dust jacket, filled with lush African wildlife and romantic landscape imagery, is among the most visually iconic literary jackets of the era and remains highly sought after in its own right. Minor wear and a small tear at the extreme upper edge of the jacket only, far less than typically seen. Binding tight and solid with beautiful overall presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the great literary travel narratives of the twentieth century and the defining work of Isak Dinesen, later inspiring the acclaimed Academy Award-winning film adaptation. A truly superior collector’s example of an increasingly difficult modern first edition to locate in this level of preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45216731791469,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-05-20at10.38.51AM.jpg?v=1779288152","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/out-of-africa-first-edition-in-exceptional-original-dust-jacket","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}