2006. First Published in Great Britain. 449 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial paper covers. Flatsigned by author to title page. Light thumb marking and tanning to pages and reverse of covers. More prominent to text block edges, with visible pencil marking and scuffing also visible. Binding remains firm. Paper covers have light dog-earring, edge-wear and corner curling with minor scuffing overall. Spine has mild rolling and creasing.