Illustrated with 21 original compositions by Paul Avril, one of 100 numbered copies on Japan paper with a state of the etchings hors-texte with remarques. Bradel binding in half blue cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, gilt date and double fillet at foot, tan shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding. A small stain without consequence at head of first board. Preface by Anatole France. Handsome copy.