Second edition with some parts in first edition as it was revised and expanded. Bradel binding in red half-cloth, smooth spine slightly faded, black shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, orange paper endpapers and pastedowns, illustrated cover preserved, contemporary binding. Back cover soiled, occasional light foxing. Work illustrated with 5 plates hors-texte. Autograph inscription dated and signed by Lazare-Hippolyte-Sadi Carnot, son of President Sadi Carnot, to Captain Pineau.