2014. First Edition Thus. 437 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Purple cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Boards are bowed. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.