SIGNED BY AUTHOR! This 299-page hardcover was published in 1978 by Oxford University Press (1st edition). This book appears like new internally, except for a note written by the author to noted friends in San Francisco (Jane & Clemente Galante). This book accompanied a typed letter (dated 1997) by the author regarding documents relating to a subject of this book. There is no dustcover. The hardcover looks very nice, with minor shelf wear at bottom corners, with bright lettering on the spine. The binding is like new. Overall, a very impressive volume. Please see our 4 photos of our book - on a white sheet.