Near fine/VGC.Bloomsbury,2004.First UK edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1).Brown hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in near fine condition, with Dj(two stain marks on the edges of the Dj cover,small tear,some creases,nicks and mark from a price sticker on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC.Illustrated with b/w photos.Nice and clean pages with two small ink marks on the outer edges,a couple of small nicks and crease on the edges of the pages,small pencil mark impression on the edges of the front endpaper.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.278pp including Appendix,editorial note.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.