First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. Spine stained, slight foxing to edges. Fine autograph inscription dated and signed by Michel Déon to the graphic designer, typographer, illustrator, layout artist, writer Robert Massin known as Massin: "Cher Massin, merci de bon coeur pour ce livre qui vous doit beaucoup. Je suis heureux que cette année encore nous ayions à l'automne un petit livre en commun. Votre Michel Déon. Paris le 12/2/75." (Dear Massin, heartfelt thanks for this book which owes you so much. I am happy that this year again we have a little book together in autumn. Your Michel Déon. Paris 12/2/75.) We include a slip from Gallimard editions on which Michel Déon has written: "Massin" underlined.