1993. First Edition. 340 pages. Signed by the author. Colour illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Signed by the author with dedication to front endpaper. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to pages at gutters. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Pages are moderately tanned throughout. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges.