Thre's a stamp on the half title page "Publication date: 1 April 1996 Penguin Books Australia LTD 1996" The dedication takes up all of the front end pper and reads "For Therese - Hoping this book brings you much pleasure! Gratefully - Michael Feinstein 1996 Melbourne" Not certain about the discrepancy in dates as the copyright page clearly states first edition, first impression. Apart from the Australian publication stamp, a near fine in like jacket.