1987. First edition thus. 600 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Spine noticeably sunned.