1979. First Edition. 194 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dustjacket over purple cloth. Dedication from author to front endpaper. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. White staining present. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Jacket has moderate tanning.