2006. First Edition. 588 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white, colour illustrations and plates. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages remain bright & clear with no visible marks. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering remains bright & clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.