Fine/Near fine.Viking,1999.First edition-first printing.Purple hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(a couple of scratches,small nicks and crease on the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with colour,b/w photos,drawings.The book is new with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.360pp including Family tree,selected bibliography,index.First edition.Heavy book.