Meaux (Seine-Et-Marne)

First edition.
Numerous illustrations, sometimes humorous, in text and on plates.
Small loss at head of spine which also shows minor tears, discreet marginal restorations to boards, one fold at foot of pages 141
142, marginal stain affecting the entire text block.
Rare.

First Edition printed in 100 copies, 50 out of trade.
Binding in the bradel in half percaline Sienna, smooth back decorated with a gilt finial, double gilded nets in tail, title piece of black shagreen, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of orange paper, preserved covers, Contemporary binding.
Some small freckles without gravity.
Rare book illustrated frontispiece of an engraved portrait of Captain Husson.
Autograph dedication signed by Georges Husson to Captain Pineau.

First edition.
A very good copy.