Old book Investigation into the mysteries of Marseille vintage Le Livre de Poche ret

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Description

Pocket book titled "Enquête sur les mystères de Marseille" (Investigation into the Mysteries of Marseille), written by Jacques Derogy and Jean-Marie Pontaut. The copy presented here features a soft cover illustrated in color: in the foreground, a tricolor French National Police badge stands out against a nocturnal photographic background of Marseille's Old Port, with its characteristic luminous reflections. The overall visual evokes the urban and police atmosphere typical of this type of investigative literature.

The title appears in yellow and white letters, with the names of the two authors at the top of the page. The "Le Livre de Poche" logo is visible in the lower right corner, confirming the paperback edition of this volume. The inscription "Texte intégral" (Complete Text) also appears on the cover, indicating that it is the full version of the work.

The book features a typical layout for French paperback editions of the 20th century, with a matte print and a slight patina visible on the cover. The photograph of Marseille in the background recalls the urban and Mediterranean context of the investigation, reinforcing the regional identity of the narrative.

The spine and back of the book are not visible in this image. No major defects appear on the front, apart from some traces of use and slight handling marks, common for an old or vintage book.

The typography used for the title and authors' names is clear and legible, in a sans-serif style typical of 1980s-1990s editions. The overall design is neat, with a dominant blue, yellow, and gray, in line with the police theme and the nocturnal atmosphere of the port city.

Condition

The book is used and sold as is. The cover shows moderate wear and superficial marks related to handling, with no tears or major stains visible on the front.

Did you know? Le Livre de Poche, created in 1953, revolutionized access to reading in France by offering novels and essays at low prices in a compact format. This format helped democratize literature and reach a wide audience, particularly with titles dedicated to crime history or major regional mysteries.

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