1998. First Edition. 261 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Brown cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Cracking to gutters, no damage to end papers. 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. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.