First edition on ordinary paper. Half pink cloth binding, smooth faded spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt double fillet and date at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by A. Mertens. Signed autograph inscription from Paul Adam to the poet Jean Ott. Our copy is enhanced with a signed autograph postcard from the author addressed to the same. We also include the funeral announcement for the requiem mass for the repose of Paul Adam. Work illustrated with plates.