First edition. Prologue by Jose M. a Valverde. Octavo. 121pp. Paper-covered boards. Illustrated reproducing black-and-white photographs. A near fine copy in near fine dust jacket of publisher's acetate dust jacket with front and rear flaps on printed paper, as issued. Writings on art, music, architecture, etc. Inscribed by Xavier Rubert de Ventos to author Mary McCarthy, on the front flyleaf: ""A Madame McCarthy, qui a en la gentillesse de [word?] le congres de l'ennui, Xavier Rubert de Ventos."" Text in Spanish.