L'édition moderne

First edition, one of 10 copies signed and numbered by the publisher on hollande paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies.
Small tears and minute losses of paper to the margins of the soft cover, a repaired joint at foot, some foxing. Untrimmed copy with wide margins slightly bent.
Cover illustrated by Ernest Brisset.
Inscribed copy, signed and dated by Jacques d'Adelswärd-Fersen to bookseller and publisher Léon Michaud : "... prince of the artist publishers."
Extremely rare.

First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of fifth edition.
Preface by Anatole France.
Work illustrated with head-pieces, initials and tailpieces.
Spine and boards lightly soiled, handsome interior condition.

First edition of the French translation by Ely Halpérine-Kaminski.
Binding half morocco brown with corners, back with five nerves and containing traces of friction, golden tail date marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, wrappers preserved and bound in, gilt, signed the binding time Pierson.
Precious autograph signed Ely Halpérine-Kaminski: "At first President Raymond Poincaré in faithful and respectful devotion ..."
Pleasant and rare copy.