First edition, one of 250 numbered copies on vellum, the only printing with 30 China and 70 Holland. Work illustrated with 20 original etchings hors-texte by the author. Our copy is enriched with a 2-page autograph letter signed by the author addressed to Prosper Blanchemain, envelope included and pasted on an endpaper. Worming affecting mainly the first cover and endpapers, a small marginal lack on the last endpaper.