2003. First Edition Thus. 322 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Flat signed by author to signing plate on half title page. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Minor wear marks to spine and panels.