2008. First Edition. 256 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains colour photographic plates. Signed by the author (John) with dedication to front endpaper. Flatsigned by the author (Carole) to title page. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings. Binding throughout remains firm. Boards have light edge wear with minor corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine, with occasional markings overall. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Mild rubbing and marking all over.