Rare and very hard to find hardback.  Signed by author (no authentication papers but it looks authentic compared to signed copies from rare book dealers online).   No writing or markings inside. This is the stated 1st edition, hardback, 1997.  No dust jacket.  As you can see in the last 2 photos, there is some scuffing in the upper left corner and the lower left corner (looks like stickers may have been removed).  I thought at first that this may have been a withdrawn library book-- but there are no markings or library marks whatsoever inside.  Former owner must have put some kind of stickers on it.  Clean.  Used little, if at all.  Very nice.  Feel free to request more photos or ask questions.