1999. 507 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white illustrations. Well bound and clean pages, with mild tanning to text block edges. Some rub-marking to pastedowns and endpapers. Author's signature to title page. Boards have moderate shelf wear, with rubbing and marking. Light bumping to corners and crushing to spine ends. Book has noticeable forward lean, with sunning overall. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild creasing, with rubbing and marking.