First edition, one of 1118 numbered copies on vellum faux tank, one draw with 26 old Japan, one of our 118 off trade. Signed autograph of the author Christian Melchior-Bonnet on the first guard "... in fraternal and friendly memory ..." Book illustrated with a portrait of the author by J. Cocteau and engraved on wood by G. Aubert. Tiny bites on the first guard, back past as generally nice copy.