First edition, with no deluxe paper copies issued.
Slight, insignificant tears to the foot of the covers.
A handsome copy.
First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on Lafuma pure wove paper, the only large-paper issue.
Endpapers very slightly and marginally toned, two small tears at foot of spine.
A rare and much sought-after copy in original state.
New edition published the same year as the first, featuring the famous third cover characteristic of Éditions du Scorpion.
Bradel binding in full patterned paper with abstract motifs, smooth spine, author’s name and title stamped in palladium, covers and spine preserved; some folds and smudges to the covers. Binding signed by Boichot.
Rare signed presentation copy from Boris Vian: "Pour Jean Minier, le traducteur. Boris Vian."
