2008. First Edition. 215 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the author with dedication to front free end paper. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Mild crushing to spine ends. Has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing. has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.