Collins, London, 1980. First UK Edition. Red/Maroon hardback book. No inscriptions, very clean end/papers, an indent stamp on bottom corner of front end-paper for previous owner (very neat). All pages very clean, just spot dust-marking on the top edge. Overall a near fine (or better) copy of the book. The near fine (or better) D/W is complete with the price £5.95 net to the inside flap. The red lettering to the spine is bright and un-faded and there are no tears, wear, rubbing or pieces missing. Overall a lovely book and D/W. A nicer copy than normally seen of the rarest book in the Aubrey/Maturin series [Attributes: First Edition; Hard Cover; In Dust Jacket]