François MAURIAC

First edition, one of 120 copies printed on pure laid paper.

Pleasant copy with wide margins throughout.

First edition, one of 60 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the deluxe issue after 30 copies on Japan paper.

Full red morocco binding, spine slightly toned with five raised bands ruled in black, gilt date at foot, minor unobtrusive rubbing to the bands, gilt rolls to the headcaps, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, gilt dentelle frame and double gilt fillet to the inside covers, original wrappers and spine preserved, gilt stippling to the edges, top edge gilt.

A fine copy, attractively bound.

First edition, one of 260 numbered copies on deluxe paper.

Half red morocco shagreen binding with corners; spine with five raised bands, ruled in black and decorated with gilt fleurons, gilt date at the foot; a small abrasion at the foot of the spine; marbled paper boards; marbled endpapers and doublures; original wrappers and spine preserved; gilt top edge; slipcase in full board covered with marbled paper.

A fine, attractively bound copy.

In 1962, the work was adapted for the cinema by Georges Franju, starring Philippe Noiret, Sami Frey, and Emmanuelle Riva.