First edition of which only 13 deluxe copies were printed on pur fil paper, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. Spine sunned with two small tears at foot, a crease mark at foot of second cover, complete with publisher's slip. Very precious autograph inscription signed by Raymond Queneau on the half-title page to his great friend Boris Vian and his wife Michèle: "A Michèle à Boris Vian, en toute joyeusetéQueneau." ["To Michèle to Boris Vian, in all joyfulness Queneau."]