First Edition. 214 pages. Signed by the author. Plain dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the author to the edition page, and numbered 322 of 2000. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.