1997. First Published in Great Britain. 269 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering. Flatsigned by author to title page. Colour photographic plates. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings. Binding remains firm throughout. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings. Binding remains firm throughout. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has light sunning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing to edges. Some minor creasing and scuffing overall.