First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. Spine slightly wrinkled as usual. Fine and precious signed autograph inscription from Paul Morand: "A Marcel Jouhandeau, à Elise, ici, l'ère bicéphale découpée..." ["To Marcel Jouhandeau, to Elise, here, the bicephalous era cut out..."] Remarkable annotations by Marcel Jouhandeau in the left margin of the last page, in blue ballpoint pen and red pencil, concerning menus he plans to compose. When spiritual nourishment meets earthly nourishment...