First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Handsome copy. Iconography. Moving and precious autograph inscription signed by Pierre Sipriot to Henri de Montherlanr's adopted son: "Pour Jean Claude Barat à qui ce livre doit tant. Dans le souvenir d'un homme admirable. Pierre Sipriot." (For Jean Claude Barat to whom this book owes so much. In memory of an admirable man. Pierre Sipriot.)