MAUROIS (André). THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEI. Paris, Lapina, 1928. In-8, aubergine chagrin, first cover decorated with a gilt decoration illustrating Pompeii and Vesuvius in background, smooth spine, gilt head, cover and spine (modern binding). Portrait of the author in drypoint by L. Madrassi and 8 lithographs by Edy Legrand. One of 50 copies on Japon impérial reprint (No. 56), containing 3 additional states of the portrait, including the crossed-out copper, and a suite of lithographs. Enriched with a reproduction of the manuscript of the first pages of the story. A fine copy.