Black Lamb and Grey Falcon by Rebecca West, 2 Vol., signed

Black Lamb and Grey Falcon: A Journey through Yugoslavia

Rebecca West

The Viking Press 1941

First US edition hardcover, 2 volume set. Dark navy cloth with gilt lettering on spine and illustrated label on cover. Volume 1 is fine; minor scuffing and wear. Volume 2 is near fine; gilt lettering on spine has faded, minor wear to corners. No jackets. Illustrated with 32 photographs. Card inscribed and dated by the author laid in: "With all my love to Bibah. Rebecca West. Christmas 1956." Written on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West's classic examination of Yugoslavia is a magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight. The fierce dedication: "To my friends in Yugoslavia, who are now all dead or enslaved"