1998. 2nd Printing. 486 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Signed by the author. Illustrated paper covered boards with lettering. Flat signed by author to title page. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Front free endpaper is missing. Hinges are moderately cracked with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Boards are laminated. Book has a slight forward lean. Visible wear marks to boards.