1988. First Edition Thus. 407 pages. Signed by the author. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Flat signed by author to title page. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Water staining to some pages, text remains readable. Paper cover has mild edgewear with curling to corners and reading creases. Light tanning to spine and edges with splits to spine edges. Staining to rear cover.