2004. First Edition Thus. 532 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dustjacket over brown cloth. Flatsigned by author to title page. Black & white illustrations. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Some pages are dog-earred. Pen marking to front endpaper. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Black staining present. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Sticker to front of jacket.