James M. CAIN

First edition of the French translation established by Boris Vian, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Spine slightly sunned as usual.
Amusing signed autograph inscription from Boris Vian: "Pour le gars Chalugimot, avec les compliments du coétagiste de service." ["For the guy Chalugimot, with compliments from the service co-tenant."]

First edition in French, established by Boris Vian, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Bradel binding in full blue wood-grain paper, smooth spine with navy blue shagreen title-label set with red, covers and spine preserved.
Name of the dedicatee inscribed in blue ballpoint pen to the right of Boris Vian's autograph inscription.
Inscribed and signed by Boris Vian.

First edition in French, of which there were no deluxe copies, with fifth edition statement.
A handsome copy.

First edition, on ordinary paper, of the French translation by Boris Vian, with eighth edition statement.
Very fine copy.