1987. First Edition. 247 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Signed by the authors with dedication to front pastedown and endpaper. Preface by Margaret Drabble. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with chips and creasing.