First edition on ordinary paper; there were only 17 large paper copies on Japon paper. Elegant pastiche Bradel binding by T. Boichot in varnished marbled paper boards, blue Russia title label to spine, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt. Handsome autograph inscription signed by Joris-Karl Huysmans to his friend, the executor of his will, Lucien Descaves. With 6 plates hors-texte. A very good copy in a nice pastiche binding.