Inscribed by author on Title page in blue pen, "Best wishes to Helen from the drippy pen of Michael Nava 15 May 1990 Los Angeles" Second printing: July, 1988 stated. 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 Book; binding tight, minor bump to bottom front edge else boards straight and clean; mild foxing to top edge and remainder stripe to bottom edge with minor bump to fore edge else text free of marks, appears barely read. Dust jacket ($14.95) has mild bumping and chipping to top spine and top flap fold ends with lengthy crease to rear cover. Color sharp. Under archival quality mylar cover. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box.