SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on tipped-in page. First edition, First printing with full number line. Like new, unread. "Signed First Edition" label on front cover. Production flaw on bottom pages 21-26, otherwise mint. Protected by removable archival Brodart cover. Not remainder marked. Not price-clipped. Not a book club edition. Not an ex-library copy. Sold by a bookseller of thirty-five years with grading experience. Book wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box not in a bag next business day.