first edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vergé, only large papers after 50 Japan. Binding in half morocco blue, smooth back decorated with double golden cartridges, date golden in tail, golden nets on the plates of marbled paper, guards and counterplates of paper with the vat, golden head on witnesses, covered blankets and backs, signed binding of Creuzevault. Signed autograph signed by Ludovic Halévy to Jules Claretie. Book with 8 illustrations inset. Beautiful copy pleasantly established.