Limited first edition. Signed and dedicated by Ajalbert to half title page. One of 870 copies on alfa paper, bound in hand coloured illustrated wrappers. (This copy # 277 of 870). B/w photographic portrait frontis of Sao Van Di with tissue guard, and twelve beautiful full-page colour illustrated plates. Erotic French love story set in Laos, telling the tale of Kao Som Sène and the songs he sings for the beautiful Sao Van Di. Softback covers are a little toned / soiled. Spine has small closed tears to head and tail. Sporadic light foxing throughout, otherwise a good copy. 101 pages. 25.5 x 17 cm