Paris. 1956. 419, [1 blank], [3]pp. Original printed wrappers. Octavo. First edition. Some wear to corners and edges of the wrappers, also to the head & heel of spine - short split at heel; else very good. Presentation copy from the author to Emmanuel Amand de Mendieta at a time when he was known as David Amand, inscribed on the front endpaper: 'A mon cher Ami, D. Amand, homage bien cordial. F. Masai 25-III- 1956.' Loosely laid in is a later ownership leaf of Mendieta.Société D'édition "Les Belles Lettres".