Editions Totem

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with a portrait of the author by Pablo Picasso and two drawings by Joseph Sima.
Half black calf binding with bands, smooth spine, title and author's name in red, boards enhanced with red varnish panels evoking snakeskin, red edges, covers and spine preserved, chemise and slipcase in half black calf, black cloth boards, black felt lining, elegant and spectacular binding signed Georges Leroux.
Handsome copy perfectly established in a superb bloody binding by Leroux recalling the sanguinary turpitudes of Gilles de Raiz.
Very rare autograph inscription signed by Vicente Huidobro to Lady Rothermere: "... esprit haut et fin..." ["high and refined spirit..."]

First edition for which there is no mention of large paper copies.
Very rare autograph inscription from Vincente Huidobro to his fortuneteller Marian Lanus : "... Gilles de Rais lui-même avec ses mages blancs et ses mages noirs. Très amicalement..."
With a portrait of the author by Pablo Picasso and two drawings by Joseph Sima.
Covers lined, with discreet repairs, spine skillfully repaired, internally good.