1998. First Edition Thus. 634 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with silver lettering. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting at the title page. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Silver lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.