Near fine/VGC.Andre Deutsch,1998.First UK edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2).Black hardback(silver lettering to the spine) in near fine condition, with Dj(tear on the edges of the Dj cover,a couple of creases,small nicks and scratches on the Dj cover) in VGC.Illustrated with b/w photos,map.Nice and clean pages with two small ink marks on the outer edges,a couple of small nicks on the edges of the pages.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.390pp including List of illustrations.Heavy book.