The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. Some worming affecting principally the endpapers and fore edge. Fine signed autograph inscription from Angelo Rinaldi: " A Dominique Aury qui, la première a lu ce livre, et qui, la seule, a vu l'image dans le tapis - ajoutant cette gentillesse et cette récompense à tant de marques d'amitié, pour lui dire toute ma gratitude. Angelo Rinaldi. Paris 174." ["To Dominique Aury who was the first to read this book, and who alone saw the image in the carpet - adding this kindness and this reward to so many marks of friendship, to express all my gratitude to her. Angelo Rinaldi. Paris 174."]