First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. Precious signed autograph inscription from Jacques-Emile Blanche to Henri Béraud: "... ce message d'outre-tombe transmis par Jacques-Emile Blanche" ["... this message from beyond the grave transmitted by Jacques-Emile Blanche"]. Spine with two lacks at foot, first cover soiled. Provenance: from the Île de Ré library of Henri Béraud.