1998. Second Edition. 274 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Light tanning to pages; more prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with noticeable fraying and crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.