Papillon is one of the world's greatest adventure stories, following the author's escape from a penal colony in South America. First American edition, DJ indicates second printing. Translated from the French original. DJ is tanned and has some tears and chipping. There is a crease along the front flap near the edge. Blue boards with red cloth spine. The boards are faded around the edges. Pages are yellowed with the top edges sprayed a dark burgundy.