Author's Copyright Edition. 304 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Large surface tears to front pastedown. Inscription to front pastedown. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with moderate foxing. Binding has remained firm.Considerable nicks and tears to page edges. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Moderate tanning to spine and edges. Boards are notably bowed. Book has a prominent forward lean. Moderate water marks to boards and spine.