2002. First Edition. 278 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Signed by the author with dedication to Dorothy on title page. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Hinges are slightly cracked with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Minor wear marks to spine and panels.