First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 192pp. First edition published as La Belle Image in Paris in 1941. Free from inscription. VG condition book in VG condition dust wrapper with small nicks to tips and upper corners, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. MODERN FIRST EDITIONS