THE JASMINE FARM by Von Arnim, Elizabeth - 1936

London: William Heinemann LTD, 1934. First edition. Hardback. Near Fine. 8" by 5". None. A strikingly rebound first edition of this later novel of Elizabeth von Arnim, her penultimate novel. The first edition, first impression, with no subsequent printings listed.Scarce to see rebound in a leather binding, bound by Hatchards.'The Jasmine Farm' sees the wealthy Lady Midhurst seek refuge at her tiny jasmine farm in France, isolating herself from her meandering and cheating husband.By Elizabeth von Arnim, a noted author and aristocrat known for her prolific works. She was the cousin of fellow author Katherine Mansfield, and had a three year long affair with H. G. Wells. Through her first marriage she was a Countess, and later married Frank Russell, who was the elder brother of the Nobel prize winning Bertrand Russell.Bookplate of Antoinette Esher to the front paste down - Antoinette was the wife of Oliver Brett; 3rd Viscount Esher, Brett was notable for being a chairman for the National Trust for 25… Read More