1998. First Edition. 576 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Flat signed by author to title page. Contains colour illustrated plates. Pages and plates are lightly tanned and foxed throughout. Slight cracking to hinges. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Soft crushing to spine ends. Book is slightly forward leaning. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with chips, tears and creasing.