Fine/Near fine.John Murray,2005.First UK edition-first printing.Blue hardback(small dent on the edge of the spine,silver lettering to the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(small tear on the edge of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos,drawings,maps.The book is new with a small ink mark on the outer edges of the pages,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.393pp including Foreword by Richard Overy,Translator's preface by Giles MacDonogh,notes,select bibliography,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book.