2006. First Published in GB. 428 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Full title: Lorenzo Da Ponte: The Adventures of Mozart's Librettist in the Old and New Worlds. Colour illustrated plates to centre of book. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with chips and creasing. Red water staining to inside rear panel.