2005. Third Printing. 279 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over black paper covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to title page. Previous owner's inscription directly underneath. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.