2000. First Published. 411 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with silver lettering. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing. Includes Waterstone's cardboard sash.