2012. First Edition Thus. 398 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages are moderately tanned at edges and occasionally foxed throughout. Heavy damp staining to text block edges and mild at later pages. 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.