1988. First Edition Thus. 226 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Book has 2 different styled dust jackets. DJ 1: Champagne & glass picture. DJ 2: QE2 picture. Signed by the author with dedication to front free endpaper. With official stamp. Contains black and white illustrations & plates. Pages & plates remain bright with minimal tanning. Heavier to text block edges. Text is clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with bumping to corners. Slight crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear to front board & spine. Clipped jacket champagne DJ Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing. Unclipped jacket QE2 Panels have light edge wear with tears and creasing.