2005. 261 pages. Signed by the author. Gold pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. has been signed by the Author and dedicated to. Pages are in good condition with a firm binding. Light tanning to endpapers and page edges. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Protected by plastic wrapper.