Paris: Editions Narcisse, 1928. First edition, one of 44 unnumbered copies on Hollande Van Gelder Zonen paper (from a total of 48, all hors commerce). 8vo. With autograph corrections in pencil by Caresse Crosby on pp. 1, 12, 17, 21, and 27. Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of Crosby after Angelès Ortiz, and with a proof of the same image laid in at front. Publisher's stiff printed wrappers; in original glassine, unevenly toned, lightly worn; Grolier Club exhibition label laid in. Minkoff A-9

With an autograph letter, signed by Caresse Crosby to the Dunster House Publishing Co., offering the work for publication: "This very small limited edition 'hors commerce' is printed for a few friends and a few critics--I submit it to you hoping that I may interest you sufficiently to publish it--if so may I know your terms--Yours Truly Caresse Crosby". On her, and Harry Crosby's, personal stationery.

The final work published by Harry and Caresse Crosby under the Editions Narcisse imprint, their immediate precursor to the Black Sun Press. Rare.