2000. First Edition. 282 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated jacket over purple cloth with gilt titles to spine. Signed by the author to pre title page, with lengthy inscription to Lena. Map endpapers. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning or foxing. Boards have some moderate edge wear, with slight bumping to corners and minor bumping to spine ends. Boards a little rubbed and marked overall. Gilt is bright. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has minimal edgewear with very slight rubbing. Price sticker to front.