2006. First Edition. 501 pages. Signed by the author. Brown photographic dust jacket over brown cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Signed by the author to title page. Binding remains firm. Previous owner's inscription to front endpaper. Hinges are cracked. Pages are moderately tanned throughout. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges causing discolouration. Dirt mark to front.