Vintage San-Antonio detective novel Des dragées sans baptême Fleuve Noir old

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Description

This vintage format paperback novel is a detective story titled "Des dragées sans baptême" (Christening Dragees), written by the famous Commissioner San-Antonio. The cover features an illustration typical of post-war popular editions, with a colorful scene depicting a determined-looking male character accompanied by three other men in the background. The title, in clearly visible red letters, occupies the upper part of the cover.

The mention Commissaire SAN.ANTONIO is clearly visible at the bottom of the cover on a red band, just above the publisher's name Éditions « Fleuve Noir », written in white. The visual, signed by illustrator M. Gourdon, adopts a retro graphic style characteristic of the 1950s-1960s, with slightly faded colors and strong contrast. The spine of the book, partially visible, shows wear consistent with its age.

The surface of the book shows numerous signs of use: pronounced reading creases, rubbing on the edges, blunt corners, and small handling marks. These signs of wear attest to the age of the work and its history, without obscuring its still legible and expressive cover.

The format is that of a paperback, with no precise dimension indicated on the image. The photo's setting, with an old bookshelf in the background, highlights the retro and heritage aspect of this copy, ideal for lovers of classic French crime novels and 20th-century popular literature.

The cover, typical of the first San-Antonio novels published by Fleuve Noir, contributes to the authenticity of this edition. No other details of the back cover or interior are visible in the image.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear: creases, rubbing, blunt corners, patinated cover. Complete book, legible cover.

Did you know? The character of San-Antonio, created by writer Frédéric Dard in 1949, became one of the major figures of French crime fiction. Éditions Fleuve Noir published several hundred titles in the series, recognizable by their illustrated covers and their offbeat tone, blending detective stories with humor.

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