First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on alfa paper, the only deluxe copies. Half havana shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands set with cold fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges. Spine lightly sunned, fine copy handsomely bound. Autograph inscription signed by Paul-Marie de la Gorce to Bernard Gauche, manuscript signature of Paul-Marie de la Gorce below the justification page.