2004. 1st Printing. 256 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over white cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author at title page. Author is Winston Churchill's Granddaughter in Law. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.