1985. First Edition. 280 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Signed with dedication from the author on front free endpaper. Ex library copy with associated labels, inserts, stamps and annotations. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf wear with minor corner bumping and crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing.