2006. First Edition. 448 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over ivory cloth. Colour illustration plates. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Dedication to front free endpaper. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing.