The extraordinary and much-requested first volume of Cendrars' autobiography, this account chronicles the author's exploits in the Foreign Legion--including the loss of his arm--before the narrative sets off across continents. From Africa to South America, Cendrars encounters everyone from Gallic gipsies to Piquita, the Mexican millionairess. And to all his encounters he brings the vitality, savage humor, and vivid observation that characterize his dazzling writing.
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The extraordinary and much-requested first volume of Cendrars' autobiography, this account chronicles the author's exploits in the Foreign Legion--including the loss of his arm--before the narrative sets off across continents. From Africa to South America, Cendrars encounters everyone from Gallic gipsies to Piquita, the Mexican millionairess. And to all his encounters he brings the vitality, savage humor, and vivid observation that characterize his dazzling writing.
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1st British Commonwealth Ed. Hardback Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp 260. Original publisher's orange cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Front panel of jacket designed by Keith Cunningham. Very good indeed in very good indeed dust jacket. No inscriptions, not price-clipped. Excellent condition.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 0720601606.
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Very Good in Good jacket. First English edition, translated from the French by Nina Rootes. Green cloth with titles and cover decoration in gilt.260 pages. A very good clean copy in a complete dust jacket which has some edgewear, closed tears and some wear along spine hinge. Rear panel also shows age wear. Jacket is in a mylar protector.
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Fine. 0720601606. First English Language Edition. Fine in a priceclipped, otherwise nearly fine dj. (A few tiny hints of shelf wear at corners of dj. Label for the American book distributor on front endpaper) The first volume in the author's series of extraordinary autobiographical novels.
