La beauté du ciel

First edition, one of 9 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 1 Japan.
Bradel binding in half indigo cloth, smooth spine browned decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, brown shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, two corners slightly bumped, contemporary binding.
Precious autograph inscription signed by Gabriel-Joseph Gros to Henri Béraud: "... avec ma plus parfaite et entière amitié..." ["... with my most perfect and complete friendship..."]
Some foxing on certain deckled edges.
Provenance: from Henri Béraud's library in Ré.