1st Edition, SIGNED by author following note to former owners on title page (signature not formally authenticated) -- all of the remaining pages are clean and unmarked. The spine is slightly slanted, but the binding is sound. The front cover was bumped/scuffed in its upper corner causing tears on the dust cover (partially mended with clear tape). The dust cover also has rubbing marks, and a stain near its lower edge on the rear. SEE PHOTOS.