2001. First Edition. 447 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are mildly tanned throughout. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Slight crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering remains bright & clear. Unclipped jacket. Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing. Price sticker to flap.