Papillon - first US edition

by Henri Charrière

The true saga of a Frenchman sent to the penal colony in French Guiana in 1935 at the age of 25. Charrière attempted 3 escapes before finally finding sanctuary in Venezuela in 1945. A vivid portrayal of life inside the penal settlements.

This was made into a very good movie starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffmann.

Book is in near fine condition, just a bit edgeworn; jacket is fine, with a fold/crease on the back flap and a short closed tear on rear panel. Minimal fading.