Near fine/VGC. Hodder and Stoughton, 1990. First UK edition-first impression. Purple hardback with black borders (gilt lettering to the spine, two small nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition, with Dj (small tear, some creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC. Illustrated with many b/w photos. Nice and clean pages with a couple of small ink marks on the outer edges, two small ink marks inside the front cover and endpaper. Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 664pp including Bibliography, note on sources, index. Price un-clipped. Heavy book (approx. 1.2 Kg.). First edition.