SIGNED without inscription by the author on the title page .First edition first impression hardback in original dust jacket , a near fine book in fine dust jacket. Book has no inscriptions , no marks to boards , no spine lean , no tears and no creases to pages , corners are sharp , spine tips are not pushed , usual page toning with age , in fine jacket that is not faded , no tears , no marks , no creases , no bumps , not price-clipped , not a remainder , not an ex-library copy. All orders are sent in professional removable dust jacket plastic , double bubble-wrapped and in a strong box . We are a full time Independent bookseller established in 1999.