2012. Third Printing of first edition. 614 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Signed by the author with dedication to half-title page. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. Small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.