First edition in French, one of 50 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only large paper copies. Half navy blue morocco over marbled paper boards by T. Boichot, spine in six compartments, gilt date to spine, bluish-gray paper pastedowns and endpapers, covers and spine (faded and sunned) preserved, top edge gilt. Two skillfully repaired tears to head of pages 15-16 and 51-52. A nicely bound copy.