First edition, an advance (service de presse) copy. Handsome autograph inscription from Pierre Drieu la Rochelle to his friend Henri Béraud : "A Henri Béraud dont je viens de lire avec un énorme plaisir le 14 Juillet. Amicalement [For Henri Béraud, whose 14th July I have just finished reading with enormous pleasure. Best wishes]." Spine with a small tear glued down to foot of spine, a trace of folding to lower cover, occasional spots.