First edition, one of the Service de Presse (advance) copies. A shadow left by the dust jacket flap on the first endpaper. Handsome copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket. 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 encore une fois... cela devient une habitude... mais vous savez combler l'auteur que je suis, avec mon amitié et ma gratitude. Michel Déon. Paris le 27/1/77." ("Dear Massin, thank you once again... it's becoming a habit... but you know how to fulfill the author that I am, with my friendship and my gratitude. Michel Déon. Paris 27/1/77.")