2005. First Edition. 312 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Signed by the author with dedication to Tahira on front free endpaper. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Minor wear marks to spine and panels.