There is a large square-shaped "shadow" on the front pastedown that was created by a bookplate that was removed by the previous owner. No other signs of prior ownership. I doubt the book has been read more than once, if at all.

This book has genuine leather boards accented in 22kt gold; hubbed spine; gilt-edged pages; silk moire endpapers; sewn-in silk bookmark.

With illustrations by Rene Ben Sussan.