
First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on vellum paper.
Publisher's binding in full burgundy morocco-grained sheepskin, smooth spine, gilt double fillets framing the covers, burgundy paper endpapers and pastedowns, top edge gilt, slipcase edged in burgundy morocco with burgundy paper sides.
Richly illustrated.
Autograph inscription dated and signed by André Pieyre de Mandiargues to the lawyer and politician Georges Kiejman, enhanced with a large multicoloured drawing signed by Bona de Mandiargues depicting a human hand, covering the entire half-title page.