The Little Doctor, Georges Simenon — 1st Edition

£35.50

The Little Doctor, Georges Simenon — 1st Edition

Name: The Little Doctor, Georges Simenon — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4187-RM-F-VG-4
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Publication: London, Hamish Hamilton, 1978

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 328.

Condition Report: Near Fine. A remarkably well-preserved copy of this First UK Edition, presenting tightly bound and square with crisp, clean boards. The text block remains bright and free from any foxing or toning, maintaining a pleasing neatness throughout the interior pages. Its accompanying dust jacket is likewise in exceptional condition, vibrant, unclipped, and largely free of the edge-wear, creasing, or rubbing, save for the most imperceptible shelf-wear to the spine tips. An altogether handsome, collector-ready copy

Catalogue Note: Marking the first English-language appearance of these specific stories, this volume features the translation by Jean Stewart. The original French text first appeared during the Second World War in 1943 under the title Le petit docteur. This release successfully brought Simenon's classic provincial investigative tales to the Anglophone market in a complete, collected format.

The volume is distinguished by its striking still-life photographic dust jacket, encapsulating the thematic elements of the narrative. As an unrestored first English printing in such bright condition, it represents a highly desirable acquisition for completists of Simenon's vast and influential bibliography, particularly those seeking his rarer works outside the Maigret canon.

Moving away from his legendary Inspector Maigret, Georges Simenon introduces readers to Jean Dollent, an unassuming country doctor with an irrepressible knack for unraveling local mysteries. When the authorities are stumped, the 'Little Doctor' applies his unique blend of medical intuition, psychological insight, and understated provincial charm to solve crimes that baffle the professionals. This collection of stories is a testament to Simenon's mastery of the detective genre, offering a delightful and astutely observed alternative to traditional police procedurals.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Georges Simenon

Book Publisher: Hamish Hamilton

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 328

Book Publication Year: 1978

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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