1979. First Edition. 230 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering. Signed by author with dedication to title page. Former library copy of Croydon Law Courts; stamp to front endpaper, no other library marks. Minor tanning to otherwise clear pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Light creasing to gutters and hinges but binding remains firm. Pencil inscriptions to front endpaper. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild scuffing overall. Spine has light sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Some minor tanning, creasing and scuffing overall.