First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Autograph inscription signed by Georges Blond: "A monsieur Peret, ces éléphants qui ne lui feront pas oublier les toros, en souhaitant qu'il les trouve quand même sympathiques" ["To Mr. Peret, these elephants who will not make him forget the bulls, hoping that he will find them sympathetic nonetheless"]. Fine illustrated cover by Cyril, iconography.
Les Presses de la Cité|Paris 1962|13.50 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
first edition on the current paper. Binding of the editor in full sand canvas, smooth back, full copy of his illustrated jacket which has small marginal tear without gravity. Signed autograph of Georges Blond Alain Decaux. Iconography.
first edition on the current paper. Signed autograph of George Brown to John Chabillon "... hoping that these migratory become friends ..." Iconography.
Presses de la Cité|Paris 1962|13.50 x 21.50 cm|relié
First edition printed on ordinary paper. Publisher's binding in full boards, with the illustrated dust jacket. Signed autograph inscription from Georges Blond to Marcel Aymé's daughter, Colette Magne, and to her husband, Raymond: "A Colette Magne avec qui j'ai livré la bataille de l'hôtel Continental et à Raymond, en souvenir d'autres combats plus dramatiques" ["To Colette Magne with whom I fought the battle of the Continental Hotel and to Raymond, in memory of other more dramatic battles"]. Iconography, handsome copy.
Presses de la Cité|Paris 1967|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition printed on ordinary paper. Publisher's binding in full red boards, with the cellophane wrapper. Signed autograph inscription from the author to Marcel Aymé's daughter, Colette Magne. Fine copy.
Presses de la Cité|Paris 1972|13.50 x 20.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Publisher's full black cloth binding, complete with dust jacket which has two tiny insignificant tears at the foot of the spine. Iconography. A handsome copy.
Les Presses de la Cité|Paris 1961|13.50 x 21.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur
first edition on the current paper. Publishers'binding with full canvas burgundy, smooth back, full copy of his illustrated jacket that has small tears and marginal gaps without gravity. Signed autograph of Georges Blond Alain Decaux. Iconography.
First Edition of current paper. Precious autograph dedication signed by the author Marcel Ayme "... faithful in friendship and grateful." Complete copy of the illustrated dust jacket.
First edition, one of the copies of the Press. Precious autograph dedication signed by the author Marcel Ayme and his wife. Complete copy of his illustrated jacket and his prayer inserted.
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Inscribed by the author. Some minor worming affecting mainly the first endpaper, otherwise a handsome copy.
First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies. Autograph inscription by the author. Illustrated cover, iconography. Handsome copy.