First edition. Half black shagreen binding, spine slightly faded with five raised bands showing minor scratches of no consequence, marbled paper boards, two corners slightly bumped, marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Autograph inscription by E. Clouard at the head of the first page of text. Work illustrated with 17 plates (of 18) hors-texte and in-text figures. Very light foxing of no consequence. Rare and handsome copy.