This is the 1974 US first edition hardback. It is in very good condition with very slight spotting to the top of the page ends (only visible when the book is closed) and some slight fading to the dustjacket spine. The dustjacket has one very small tear in the back but is clean and whole. This amazing volume has been enhanced with a large original pencil drawing on a title page by Steve Teasdale. A genuine Sir John Hackett signature has been professionally mounted above the drawing to create a highly collectable copy of this amazing story.