2008. First Edition Thus. 352 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.