First English-language translation of this key Surrealist text, originally published in France in 1924. Translated by Frederick Brown. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1970. First edition. Octavo, 9-1/8 x 6 in. 176pp. Decorative papered boards backed with blue cloth; gilt spine titles; dust jacket. Spine gilt a trifle rubbed. Else fine in a near fine, unclipped ("$7.95") jacket with some rubbing/soiling to rear panel.
