1980. First Edition Thus. 223 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth covered boards with gilt. Signed by the author with dedication to front free end paper. Pages have mild tanning and foxing throughout, moderate at end-papers, paste-downs and text-block edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Clipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.