2003. First Published in GB. 439 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Flat signed by author to title page. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout with slight markings to edges of some pages. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light sunning to spine with water stain to bottom edges of all panels. Price sticker to rear panel.