1996. First English Edition. 265 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over light blue cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black & white illustrations and plates. Signed by the author with dedication to front free endpaper. Pages are tanned and foxed, however plates remain bright & clear. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Light sunning & crushing to spine. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing.