Angelo RINALDI

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Some worming affecting principally the endpapers and fore edge.
Fine signed autograph inscription from Angelo Rinaldi: " A Dominique Aury qui, la première a lu ce livre, et qui, la seule, a vu l'image dans le tapis - ajoutant cette gentillesse et cette récompense à tant de marques d'amitié, pour lui dire toute ma gratitude. Angelo Rinaldi. Paris 174." ["To Dominique Aury who was the first to read this book, and who alone saw the image in the carpet - adding this kindness and this reward to so many marks of friendship, to express all my gratitude to her. Angelo Rinaldi. Paris...

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure Rives wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.

First edition, one of 40 numbered copies on pure laid paper, the only deluxe copies.
Two bookplates pasted on an endpaper.
Handsome copy.