1997. First Published. 304 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Board corners are bumped. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.