1990. First Edition. 466 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to plate on title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Brown liquid stain to text on page 71. Foxing and brown marks to text block edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.