1998. Reprinted. 336 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Black cloth boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Flat signed by author to title page. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Visible wear marks to boards.