Colomba

Boston: Phillips, Sampson, 1856. First American Edition, preceded by the 1841 French edition published by Magen et Comon. Scarce.

Basis for the 1950 film noir "Vendetta," written for the screen by W.R. Burnett and directed by Mel Ferrer.

Very Good in publisher's brown cloth with gilt titles. Contemporary owner name on the front endpaper. Slightly bowed boards, with mild rubbing to the extremities and lightly chipped spine ends.

[Book #143818]