First edition, with printed service de presse stamp at foot of back cover. Bradel binding in full sea-green boards, smooth spine with some light rubbing, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding. Signed autograph inscription from Pierre Benoit: "A Madame Léon Daudet , pour lui dire mon amitié, et aussi qu'elle se trompe absolument en ce qui concerne le jeune Laboulbène. Son Pierre Benoit" ["To Madame Léon Daudet, to express my friendship, and also that she is absolutely wrong about young Laboulbène. Her Pierre Benoit"].