2001. 1st Edition Thus. 171 pages. Signed by the author. Signed by the author with dedication to front free endpaper. Pictorial dust jacket over blue paper covered boards with gilt lettering to spine. Contains black and white plates. Pages are slightly tanned with minor foxing throughout. Plates are bright and clear, with some light tanning and foxing to edges. Small sticker to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light sunning to spine and boards edges. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Small sticker to rear panel.