La maîtresse du prince Jean

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Half dark green shagreen binding, faded spine with four raised bands set with gilt dots decorated with gilt double compartments embellished with gilt typographical motifs, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt.
Signed and inscribed by Willy to Willy Michel.
Cover illustrated by Wely depicting Willy and Colette
Photographic frontispiece showing Colette as Claudine with the inscription "Vive la vie en rose!"
Additionally, we include a one-page autograph letter signed by Madeleine de Swarte concerning Willy and addressed to Willy Michel, envelope preserved.
Press clippings included.