First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies, with no mention of deluxe papers. Bradel binding in half flexible cardboard with vellum-like finish, smooth spine decorated with a floral motif, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers preserved, red top edge, contemporary binding. Our copy is enhanced with a pasted visiting card on which the author has added a few words for Gabriel Timmory.