1999. First Edition. 256 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over dark blue cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white, colour illustrations and plates. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages are tanned and foxed, however plates remain bright & clear. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Gilt lettering remains bright & clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.