2001. First Edition Thus. 331 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with silver lettering. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Text block edge is mildly foxed. Plates are bright and clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Silver lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.