First edition printed in a small number of copies on laid paper of this offprint from the Bulletin de l'Académie delphinale. A small lack to lower right corner of first cover, some foxing to margins of final leaves, otherwise pleasant interior condition. Rare and handsome copy. This is the speech by Gustave Vellein delivered at the session of December 26, 1913 of the Académie delphinale, followed by M. de La Brosse's response. Manuscript signature of Gustave Vellein on the half-title page below the printed stamp "hommage de l'auteur".