Blind Alley

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Reynal & Hitchcock, 1946. First American Edition . Hardcover. Good/Good-. A non-Maigret, stand-alone novel of psychological intrigue set in the south of France involving a rich local woman & a mysterious Russian émigré. Orig. published in French in 1946 as "Chemin sans Issue,'' this is the First Printing of the first American edition from Reynal & Hitchcock. With tan cloth-covered boards stamped in black lettering to front & spine, this hardcover small 8vo is in Good condition: generally very clean, but exterior shows staining from discoloration of old mylar on DJ. First signature of pages is loosened from stitched binding at bottom; else, binding secure, pages creamy white & unmarked. The DJ, clipped at both corners of front flap, is only Good-: colors bright, with light soil & missing about 1" chip from head of spine; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Pacific time (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.