2002. First Edition. 478 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black paper covered boards. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages are bright and clear with light tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild scuffing overall. Spine has soft crushing to ends. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Some minor tanning, creasing and scuffing overall.