Erskine CALDWELL

First edition of the French translation, a service de presse (advance) copy.
Spine lightly sunned, rear cover with a small stain at head.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Erskine Caldwell: "To the Queneau's with the best wishes of their quest. Erskine Caldwell. Paris. August 1947."

First edition in French, one of 110 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Fine copy despite the spine very slightly faded.

First edition of the French translation, one of 86 numbered copies on pur fil, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite the spine very slightly discolored.

First edition in French, one of 205 numbered copies on pure rag paper, the only deluxe copies.
Spine and boards slightly and marginally discolored as usual, otherwise a handsome copy.

Edition translated by Maurice Condreau and illustrated with 11 original copper engravings by Denyse de Bravura, one of 400 numbered copies on Rives paper.
Some rubbing to the chemise and slipcase, the spine and edges of which are lightly faded and discolored.
Handsome copy.

Illustrated with 11 copper engravings by Denyse de Bravura, one of 400 numbered copies on Rives paper.
Lacking slipcase and chemise, some worming to covers.
Handsome interior condition.