First edition on ordinary paper. Contemporary Bradel binding in half almond cloth, smooth spine very slightly faded decorated with a gilt typographical fleuron, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, front cover with small harmless stains at head. Provenance: from the library of Jean Ajalbert with his japonisant bookplate in the style of the Nabis engraved on wood in a very small number, signed with a monogram, probably that of Félicien Rops. Precious signed autograph inscription from Jules Renard to Jean Ajalbert.