Paris

First edition, this copy numbered in the press.
Green paper with gilt moiré highlights by T. Boichot, dark green morocco title label, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
Handsome autograph inscription from Léon Bloy to his friend Paul Morisse : "... en le priant de voir en moi un chrétien & rien d'autre [in the hope that he will see in me a Christian and nothing else]."
A very good copy handsomely bound in a charming decorative pastiche binding.

First edition.
Contributions from G. Bataille "La peur", M. Jouhandeau, Etiemble "Aragon and Claudel", P. Jaccottet... 
A good copy.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half sky blue cloth, smooth spine lightly sunned decorated with a gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, cherry red shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Presentation copy inscribed by Octave Mirbeau to Jean Ajalbert on the half-title page. 
Our copy exceptionally contains a four-page autograph letter dated and signed by H.G. Ibels in which he shares with his correspondent his momentary financial troubles, the poor circumstances that led him to this situation and finally the solicitations from wealthy bibliophiles who covet his important...