First edition, one of 6 numbered copies on Japon nacré, this copy one of 3 hors commerce numbered in Roman characters, the tirage de tête. Full morocco, all edges gilt, covers and spine preserved, slipcase lined with morocco, beautifiul binding signed by Semet & Plumelle. Superbe copy elegantly bound par Semet & Plumelle. Provenances : from the libraries of Raoul Simonson with his ex-libris, Robert Moureau with his ex-libris and René Gaffé with his ex-libris on Chine designed by Max Ernst.