Published by Schildts, Helsinki, in 1974. First edition and first printing of Solstaden, Tove Jansson’s first full-length novel for adults. Swedish-language hardcover in dustwrapper, 171 pages. Dustwrapper illustration by Jansson.
Set in a Florida retirement community, Solstaden explores ageing, companionship and the contrast between youthful love and life among the elderly. Jansson described it as “a book about what it’s like to get old,” set against “the love of two very young and beautiful people in the city of the elderly.”
Signed by Tove Jansson in black ink on the title page. Signed copies of the first printing are notably scarce.
Book condition: Fine. Tight, square and apparently unread.
Dustwrapper condition: Very Good, with minor rubbing and wear at the extremities.
