96 printed pages in French. 5 engraved plates. Printed by Rignoux. All edges gilt. Original red watered silk endpapers (very slightly marked). Some creased corners, minimal foxing, and handling wear to some edges. 32 x 45 mm. Original black velvet spine. Solid black laquered bog-oak boards with central hand-painted minuscule cross and floral decorative border hand-painted in gold and silver. Spine slightly worn and faded. Bondy, 77. Spielmann, 404. Welsh, 5605. This is a quirky and highly unusual contemporary Parisian binding that was bespoke-made and possibly a sombre-binding for someone in mourning.