Madame Heurteloup (la bête noire)

First edition on ordinary paper, no deluxe copies mentioned.
Bradel binding in half periwinkle cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title-label with some minor rubbing, marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, contemporary unsigned binding but attributable to Lancelin.
Autograph inscription signed by André Theuriet to Madame Paul Ollendorff on the half-title page which has a tiny angular lack at head.
Two small stains at head and foot of first leaves.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.