VGC/GC plus.Collins,1978.First UK edition-first impression. Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small nicks on the edges of the cover) in VGC, with Dj(two tears, some nicks, scratches and creases on the edges of the Dj cover) in GC plus. Nice and clean pages with small ink marks on the outer edges, previous owner's name and date written on the edges of the front endpaper,a couple of small creases on the edges of the pages, small pen mark on the edges of the half-title page. The book is in VGC for its age with light shelf wear on the Dj cover (pieces inside the Dj cover are sellotaped).1042pp including Foreword by the Author(includes his printed signature),historical notes. A collectable first edition. Please note: This is heavy book (approx. 1.6 Kg).