2011. First Edition Thus. 306 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Brown cloth. Signed by the author with dedication to half-title page. Contains black and white illustrations. Binding remains firm. Pages and illustrations are lightly tanned throughout. Small tears to some page edges, text remains unaffected. Pen marking to front pastedown. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends.