2005. First Edition, special signed ed. 503 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated jacket over blue cloth with black cloth spine and gilt titles. Flat signed by the author to signature page. Pages have deckled edges. Includes photographic plates. Pages have slight foxing, tanning and minor thumbing. Text block edges slightly foxed. Boards have some moderate edge wear, with slight bumping to corners and minor bumping to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with small tears and creasing. Jacket is slightly rubbed and marked overall. Sticker to front and small tear from sticker to rear.