1979. Fourth Impression. 272 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Signed by the author with dedication to front free endpaper. Contains black and white plates throughout. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Light bumping to corners. Soft crushing to spine ends. Heavy scratches to rear board. White mark to front board. Clipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Heavy tanning to spine. Visible rubbing to surfaces.