2004. First Edition. 340 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Full title: The First Detective: The Life and Revolutionary Times of Eugene-Francois Vidocq. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with chips and creasing.