Vintage detective novel San-Antonio Fleuve Noir The Secret of Polichinelle old paperback

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Description This paperback detective novel, titled Le Secret de Polichinelle (Polichinelle's Secret), belongs to the iconic Commissaire San-Antonio series. The cover features a typical visual from popular post-war editions, with a colorful illustration depicting a hand holding a glass in front of an ambulance with metallic reflections, against a dark blue background. The bright red lettering of the title immediately catches the eye and testifies to the retro aesthetic of this type of edition.

The mention Fleuve Noir is clearly visible at the bottom of the cover, indicating the historic publishing house specializing in detective and espionage novels. The author's name, presented here under the pseudonym Commissaire San-Antonio, is highlighted on a red band, emphasizing the strong visual identity of this collection.

The spine of the book shows signs of wear, typical of old, circulated books, with some marked creases and blunted corners. The front cover features a large illustration highlighting the graphic style of the 1950s-1960s, characteristic of the first San-Antonio paperbacks.

The format is that of a classic vintage paperback, with a soft binding, matte printing, and visible signs of age: scratches, reading creases, and edge wear. No elements of the back cover or interior are visible in the photo.

The whole exudes a strong retro atmosphere, reinforced by the library decor in the background, which highlights the ancient and sought-after character of this French detective novel.

Condition Used item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear on the cover (creases, scratches, scuffed corners).

Did you know? The San-Antonio novels, written by Frédéric Dard under this pseudonym, became a literary phenomenon in France starting in the 1950s. The Fleuve Noir collection is particularly sought after for its first editions with illustrated covers, which marked the history of popular French crime fiction.

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