2009. First Edition. 256 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over purple cloth with gilt lettering. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages are bright & clear with no visible markings. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering remains bright & clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing.