1998. First Published. 506 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial paper covers. Flatsigned by author to half title page. Pages are bright and clear with light scuffing and tanning to text block edges. Page corners are lightly dog-eared throughout. Occasional annotations, underlining and marginalia in pencil; text remains unaffected. Binding remains firm. Paper covers have light edge-wear and corner curling with mild scuffing overall. Spine has light rolling and creasing.