MEROY (Martin), A Knife in the Wound - Lot 236

MEROY (Martin), A Knife in the Wound Paris, Presses Internationales, Collection Policière Internationale, 1959. In-12, paperback, illustrated cover printed in color. A rare popular detective novel featuring Detective Martin Meroy, a recurring hero of the Collection Policière Internationale. Published in the 1950s as part of this now-rare series, the book follows in the tradition of postwar French crime fiction, blending investigation, underworld settings, and a Parisian atmosphere. The illustrated cover, typical of popular editions of the time, is a characteristic example of the aesthetic of newsstand crime series. Copy preserved in its original paperback binding. Cover in good condition, with slight creases and minor signs of wear at the corners. Interior in good condition, with paper uniformly yellowed, as is often the case.