Paul ALLARD

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Two small lacks to the slightly sunned spine.
Signed and inscribed by Paul Allard to Elie Richard.

First edition, one of 38 numbered copies on wove paper, ours one of 18 hors commerce copies, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Paul Allard to Louis Cheronnet: "... en souvenir d'un remords et d'une faute qui prive ce livre de tout sens philosophique. Paul Allard." ["... in memory of a remorse and a fault which deprives this book of all philosophical meaning. Paul Allard."]

Second edition, with some parts of the text in first edition, as revised and expanded.
Two tiny lacks to foot of spine, another to foot of front cover, worming to covers, some foxing to interior mainly marginal.

First edition.
Spine and boards uniformly faded, front board detached, worming to boards, interior foxing.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Illustrated cover.