1983. First Edition. 247 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated jacket over blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. Flat signed by the author to title page. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning or foxing. Boards have some moderate edge wear, with slight bumping to corners and minor bumping to spine ends. Boards a little rubbed and marked overall. Slight droplet marks. Book has a moderate forward lean. Gilt is bright. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with small tears and creasing. Jacket is slightly rubbed and marked overall.