First edition consisting of a copy of the first edition, published in 1921 to "The Mermaid" and remained unsold, the print was taken by René Hilsum for its publishing house "Au Sans Pareil" with a new title page. Binding in full black canvas, smooth back, guards and contreplats of marbled paper, preserved covers. Signed autograph of Blaise Cendrars to Louis Brun: "... this big black book ..."