2013. First Edition Thus. 909 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Black cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Heavily cracked at title page, leaving front board slightly loose. Shaky binding. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Boards have minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.