1998. First Edition. 299 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial jacket over blue cloth. Contains some black and white photographs and maps throughout. Signed by author with dedication to front free endpaper, and flat signed to title page. Pages remain bright and clear. Binding is firm. Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with minor corner bumping and crushing to ends. Small white mark to bottom corner of front board. Unclipped jacket. Minimal edgewear with light creasing to spine ends. A few noticeable marks to exterior.