A. Méricant

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Repaired tears to joints, occasional light foxing.
Precious and humorous autograph inscription signed by Willy, then married to Colette, to Viscountess Jeanne de Bellune "A mademoiselle la vicomtesse Jeannot de Bellune. avec une profonde révérence. L'ouvreuse..." ["To Miss Viscountess Jeannot de Bellune. with deep reverence. The usherette..."]
Cover illustrated by Rapeno.

First edition, false statement of 1000 copies.
Eloquent illustrated cover.
Back cover marginally faded and also bearing a small stain, small angular tears with sometimes tiny lacks to covers.
Rare.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Work illustrated with 26 original illustrations by C. Atamian.
Minor marginal lacks of no importance to spine and boards.

First edition on ordinary paper, only 12 copies were printed on Japan paper.
Fine illustrated cover, iconography.
Some light foxing, otherwise handsome copy.