1998. First Edition. 290 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over red paper covered boards. Signed by the author with dedication to half title page. Contains black and white illustrations and colour plates. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Front free endpaper is removed. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Light crushing to spine ends. Minor tanning to spine and edges. Minimal marks to boards. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light rubbing to surfaces.