1976. First Edition Thus. 174 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to front free end paper. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.