Near fine condition.Clarendon Press Oxford,1997.First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2).Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(two creases,small nicks and scratches on the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Nice and clean pages with two small ink marks on the outer edges,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.411pp including Abbreviations,bibliography,index of recipients,general index.A collectable first edition.Heavy book.