First edition on ordinary paper. Handsome copy despite a small stain affecting the second cover. Fine autograph inscription signed by Jean-Jacques Gautier to Georges Simenon and his wife: "...avec l'admiration très affectueuses et les pensées fidèles d'un vieil ami qui ne les voit pas assez à son gré." ["...with very affectionate admiration and the faithful thoughts of an old friend who does not see them as much as he would like."]