Publisher: Hamish Hamilton, 1951

Edition: 1st UK thus, 1st impression

This novel is ferocious in its condemnation of the effects of drink and poverty in nineteenth century Paris. The French title is untranslatable as such - a place where people go purely to get knocked out, hammered, out of it - none of the couthy convivial quaffing suggested by this quaintly translated title. Otherwise, this is a rare jacketed version of the unexpurgated 1951 translation, with a useful introduction by Alan Hodge. There are no marks or inscriptions.  Some foxing/spotting but clean cloth covers. The jacket is largely intact, not price clipped but some old tape marks.  Edges sunned.

Book Condition: Very good

Jacket Condition: Good

Price: £50.00

Item # 2405048