1983. First Edition Thus. 501 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Signed by the author. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering. Flat signed by author to title page. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Clean pages with noticeable tanning and foxing throughout. Thumb-marking present. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Visible wear marks to boards.