The author's second novel, published as 'Dolicocefala Bionda' in 1936, translated here by Winfield Thompson, for the publisher's 'Tales of Passion Library'. Dino Segre's life as a journalist, prolific novelist, Fascist spy is well documented; his novels are less celebrated though this one was reissued in the 1970s with an introduction by Umberto Eco, 'Pitigrilli was an enjoyable writer spicy and rapid like lightning' Plain wrappers. Extremities lightly tanned. Very good in dustwrapper chipped along the top and bottom edges.

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Title: The Virgin of 18 Carats
Publisher: George Conrad. First edition, Paris
Publication Date: 1938
Binding: Softcover/Paperback
Edition: First Edition.
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Book Type: book

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