GC plus.The Bodley Head,1985.First UK edition-first impression.Red hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,a couple of small scratches and nicks on the cover) with Dj(small tear,some creases and nicks on the Dj cover),both in good condition plus.Nice and clean pages but slightly tainted on the outer edges,previous owner's name and date written on the edge of the first blank page of the book,a couple of small creases on the edges of the pages.The book is in GC with some shelf wear on the Dj cover.648pp including Author's note,bibliography.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book.