1983. First Published in GB. 334 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrative jacket over blue cloth. Flat signed by author to half title page. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor dog-eared corners. Thumb-marking present. Light creasing to gutter. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Light tanning to spine and edges. Small marks overall. Textblock is shaky. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Sticker to front panel. Light rubbing to surfaces.