Near fine condition.Weidenfeld and Nicolson,1998.First UK edition-first impression.Green hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(a couple of small creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos,drawings,map.Nice and clean pages with a small mark and ink mark on the outer edges,small crease on the edges of the apges.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.372pp including List of illustrations,appendices A and B,abbreviations,notes,bibliography,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book.