First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on Japan paper, this one specially printed for Albert Sarraut when he was Under-Secretary of State for War in Aristide Briand's government, deluxe copy. Full burgundy shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands with some light scratches of no consequence, gilt roulettes on the headcaps, double gilt fillets on the leading edges, light surface wear to the boards, gilt decorative board-edges with two small lacks, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges. Rare copy published anonymously under the initials P.D., journalist at la Dépêche.