Near fine/VGC.Macmillan,1979.First UK edition-first printing.Brown hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in near fine condition, with Dj(small tear,some nicks and creases on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC.Illustrated inside the front and back cover,b/w photos,drawings.Nice and clean pages but with an inscription on the edge of the front endpaper,a couple of small nicks on the edges of the pages,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.Nice and clean book except for the inscription.304pp including Foreword,list of illustrations,index.Price clipped.Heavy book.