VGC plus. Weidenfeld and Nicolson,1995.First UK edition-first impression.Tan hardback (gilt lettering to the spine, two small dents and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) with Dj(two small tears on the edges of the front Dj cover, a couple of nicks and creases on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC plus. Illustrated with b/w photos. Nice and clean pages with a small dent and ink mark on the outer edges, a couple of small creases on the edges of the pages, light shelf wear on the Dj cover.492pp including List of illustrations, bibliography,index. Price clipped. Heavy book (approx 1.1 kg).