2003. First Edition. 284 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering Contains black & white, colour illustrations and plates. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.