First edition, first printing. First Printing stated on copyright page. Not a remainder or ex-library copy. Trade paperback original and Stephenson's second book, preceded by "The Big U" published in 1984. The first US hardcover was published in 2010 by Subterranean Press. Faint, horizontal ripple on cover at top edge of spine panel, else a fine copy in wrappers. Corners are sharp. A clean, square copy with smooth, square spine without creasing. Page block is square without tears or previous owner's marks. Fine (unread) copy in fine wrapper illustrated by Steve Carver.