first edition of 250 copies printed on laid Arches paper. Dated and signed autograph dedication of the author to his wife Alice "... token of affection ..." Back and boards marginally browned, a poorly cut book that caused some slight marginal gaps without attack to the text.
Durel éditeur|Paris 1948|23 x 28.50 cm|2 volumes brochés
First edition. Work illustrated with illustrations in and outside the text. Gift inscription in ballpoint pen at the head of the first endpaper of the first volume, handsome copy.