2008. First Edition. 544 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with silver lettering. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Title page gutter cracked, and opposite start of section II as well, but binding remains sound. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Mild dust staining to top edge of text block. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with slight creasing. First Edition sticker to front panel.