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.