First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. Bradel binding in full pebbled paper, smooth spine, grey sheep title label, two corners slightly bumped, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding. Handsome autograph inscription signed by Jean Martet to Tristan Bernard: "... qui n'a pas l'air d'y toucher et qui va jusqu'au fond des âmes..." ["... who doesn't seem to be affected by it and who goes to the depths of souls..."]