VGC plus.QPD by arrangement with HarperCollins,1999.QPD edition.Large format paperback(a couple of creases and small nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC plus.Illustrated with b/w photos,map.Nice and clean pages with a couple of small foxing and ink marks on the outer edges,a couple of small creases and nicks on the edges of the pages.698pp including List of illustrations,source notes,select bibliography,index.Heavy book(approx 1.2 Kg).