Vintage San-Antonio paperback novel The Butter Knife Fleuve Noir thriller

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Description

An old paperback book, visible in the photo, titled Le fil à couper le beurre, signed "Commissaire San-Antonio" on the cover. It is a detective novel (polar) in paperback format, published by Fleuve Noir. The cover features an illustration typical of vintage crime novels, with a male character in action, against a background of dark blue and red hues. The title is displayed in very visible red letters, in an inclined typography characteristic of vintage detective novels.

The book has a soft cover predominantly dark blue, with a red band at the bottom where the name "San-Antonio" appears in capitals, followed by the mention "Commissaire". The mention "Éditions Fleuve Noir" appears in white on a black background, at the bottom right. The spine of the book, visible on the left side, shows signs of wear and friction, typical of an old and much-handled work.

The front cover has several pronounced creases, including a central vertical crease and signs of handling at the top and bottom, as well as blunt corners. The cover illustration shows a dynamic scene, with a man seized by the collar, an expression of pain or tension on his face, reinforcing the retro detective atmosphere sought by fans of the genre.

The typography, the style of the illustration, and the general presentation clearly evoke an edition from the 1950s to 1970s, typical of the first San-Antonio novels published by Fleuve Noir. No other details are visible on the cover regarding the precise year of publication or the collection number.

The book is photographed standing, placed on a wooden surface, with a bookcase filled with old books in the background, reinforcing the vintage character and authenticity of the object.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. The cover has pronounced creases, signs of wear, and some blunt corners. Complete book, visible signs of age on the front (see photo).

Did you know? The character of San-Antonio, created by Frédéric Dard in 1949, became an emblematic figure of French detective novels. Fleuve Noir editions published more than 170 adventures of the famous commissioner, recognizable by their illustrated covers and their inimitable style combining humor and action.

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