1977. First Edition. 147 pages. Signed by the author. Blue illustrated dust jacket over grey boards with gilt lettering to spine. Signed by the author with dedication to front endpaper. Foreword by Nigel Tranter. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to gutters. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges.