The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands set with black fillets with small black spots at head, marbled paper boards, red paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers (back cover with a small lack at head) preserved. Autograph inscription signed by Paul Adam to Paul Ollendorff, slightly trimmed. Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.