1981. First Published. 470 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Flatsigned by author to publishing details page. No. 340 of 750 limited copies. Black and white photographic plates. Pages and plates are bright and clear with light foxing and tanning to text block edges. Mild tanning to pastedowns and free endpapers also. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has subtle sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Noticeable water staining to minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.