1983. First Published in Great Britain. 312 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Flat signed by author to front free end page. The binding is slightly shaky with minor cracking to gutters. Pages are visibly tanned throughout. Tops of pages 273-280 slightly torn. Boards have light shelf-wear. with light crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with small tears and creasing. Mild scratches and rubbing marks to panels.