First edition on ordinary paper. Full almond green cloth binding, smooth spine, bottle green sheep title label, marbled paper endpapers and pastedowns, modest binding. Small marginal lacks, not affecting the text, to some leaves, one lateral tear affecting pages 417-418. Precious signed autograph inscription from Alphonse de Chateaubriant: "A Monsieur Léon Daudet, en attendant l'exemplaire que je lui réserve pour lui témoigner ma reconnaissance. Alphonse de Chateaubriant." ["To Monsieur Léon Daudet, while awaiting the copy I am reserving for him to show my gratitude. Alphonse de Chateaubriant."]