1988. First Edition. 243 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over yellow cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to title page, dated 14.5.88. Pages have mild tanning and foxing throughout, moderate at end-papers, paste-downs and heavier at text-block edges. Damp staining to hinges. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has moderate damp and dust stains. 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.