1985. First Published. 250 pages. No dust jacket. Purple cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the editor on the title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Boards are bowed. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.