2002. First Edition. 437 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed with dedication from the author on half-title page. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding slightly loose. Boards have moderate shelf wear with mild bumping and fraying to corners and crushing and fraying to spine ends. Some mild marks and staining to surfaces. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear.