1980. First Edition. 199 pages. Signed by the author. Purple dust jacket over black cloth. Signed by the author and his wife with dedication to title page. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Water staining to some pages, text remains unaffected. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Water staining to edges.