Jean-Paul Sartre; Mervyn Savill — In the Mesh

London, Andrew Dakers Limited, 1954. First edition. Cloth. The first edition in English of this brilliant political drama by Jean-Paul Sartre. The first U.K. edition, translated into English by Mervyn Savill.In the original price-clipped dust wrapper.A dramatic political play by the existential author Jean-Paul Sartre, following the downfall of a national leader.Sartre was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, despite the author trying to refuse it. He is known for his open relationship with the feminist Simone de Beauvoir. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original price-clipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper, with a closed tear to the head of the front wrap, and a larger closed tear to the rear wrap. Spine is sunned. A few light marks to the wraps, including spots to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.