First edition on ordinary paper, statement of edition, printed press service stamp on the head of the back cover. Paper yellowed. Very precious signed autograph inscription from Jean Rostand to his friend and neighbor Boris Vian: "Pour Boris bien amicalement. Jean Rostand." ["For Boris with warm friendship. Jean Rostand"] Jean Rostand, who was Boris Vian's neighbor in Ville d'Avray, introduced him to Gallimard and made Raymond Queneau discover his works.