Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional Second Edition, first printing paperback copy of Crime Passionnel by Jean-Paul Sartre. Second [Paperback] Edition described, 2003 Methuen. First Printing with a complete number line 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1.
The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with one corner crease, clean, toned page blocks, mild surface wear, strong title on a square spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, lightly rubbed spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. There is also a price sticker and ink stamp on the title page from Shakespeare and Co bookstore. No other marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership inside. The inside rear cover and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
A highly entertaining political political thriller…the play shows where that peculiarly Gallic combinations of sex, politics and suspense has its origins (Michael Billington, Guardian) Crime Passionnel reflects Sartre’s fascination with the mentality and morality of Communism in its story of a young Party member assigned to shoot a “deviationist”. It was first staged in 1948.
Small volume ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
