2006. Second Printing. 299 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over grey cloth covered boards with gilt. Flat signed by author to title page. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Sunning to spine and edges of boards. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.