1992. Reprinted. 272 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Signed with dedication by the author to front free4 endpaper. Contains colour photographic plates. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright. Mild crushing to spine ends.