First American edition stated stated (with number line beginning at 2, as is standard for Random House first printings). Plain black jacket differs from Amazon cover image. Hardcover in black cloth. Rubbing and light wear to jacket, small dampstain to inside jacket spine at foot; very faint corresponding dampstain to cloth spine, else boards are crisp and unworn; light staining to textblock edges, ink library withdrawal stamp on front free endpaper (NO other library markings on any part of book, else interior is clean, tight, and bright. ***We ship daily. Our books are carefully described and packaged in boxes (not envelopes). A gift card and personalized message can be included upon request.***