Maurice Dekobra – La Prisonnière de Newgate 1960 1st Turkish Book Turkey

Maurice Dekobra – La Prisonnière de Newgate (102 Nolu Mahkum) – Altın Eserler Yayınları 1960 First Edition

Description:

This is the 1960 first Turkish edition of La Prisonnière de Newgate (102 Nolu Mahkum) by Maurice Dekobra, published by Altın Eserler Yayınları in Istanbul. The Turkish edition was translated by M. Doğan Özbay. Contemporary bibliographic listings identify the book as a Turkish-language crime, suspense, and adventure title.

The novel takes its title from Newgate Prison, the notorious historic prison in London, and builds its story around imprisonment, mystery, danger, and the darker side of criminal life. Dekobra was known for combining adventure, suspense, romance, and sensational elements, giving his novels a distinctly dramatic atmosphere.

This edition is particularly interesting for collectors because of its original Turkish publishing context and its distinctive cover artwork. The cover was illustrated by a Turkish artist specifically for this Turkish edition, making it a unique Turkey-only cover collectible. This gives the book additional appeal beyond the literary work itself, especially for collectors interested in vintage Turkish editions and locally produced cover art.

Key Features:

• Author: Maurice Dekobra

• Original Title: La Prisonnière de Newgate

• Turkish Title: 102 Nolu Mahkum

• Publisher: Altın Eserler Yayınları

• Publication Year: 1960

• Edition: First Edition

• Publication Location: Istanbul

• Translator: M. Doğan Özbay

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Crime Fiction; Suspense; Adventure

• Subject: Imprisonment, mystery, crime, and danger

• Setting: Newgate Prison and London

• Cover Artwork: Original cover illustrated by a Turkish artist

• Collector Appeal: Unique Turkey-only cover design; an especially interesting collectible for collectors of vintage Turkish editions and Turkish cover art