The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, a Service de Presse (advance) copy. Half brown sheep binding, spine lightly faded with four raised bands, a tear at foot of spine, marbled paper boards, wood-grain endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, Handsome copy. Fraternal autograph inscription signed by the Immortal and Resistance member Louis Pasteur-Vallery-Radot to the Immortal Vichy supporter General Weygand.