First edition on ordinary paper, false statement of sixth edition which Joseph Kessel crossed out and replaced with his initials on the front cover. Work illustrated with drawings by Henry-Paul Gassier. Spine faded and sunned as is generally the case. Precious autograph inscription signed by Joseph Kessel to his friend Henri Béraud: "A mon très cher Béraud son fidèle Joseph Kessel." (To my very dear Béraud his faithful Joseph Kessel.) Provenance: from the Ré Island library of Henri Béraud.