2000. First Edition. 399 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Signed with dedication from the author on title page. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Slight thumb marking in places. Boards have light shelf wear with minor corner bumping and crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering remains bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor chipping and creasing.