Near fine condition.Hutchinson,1990.First UK edition-first impression.Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,very small tear on the back cover) with Dj(a couple of creases and small nicks on the edges of the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Nice and clean pages with a small ink mark on the outer edges,a couple of small creases on the edges of the pages,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.410pp including Author's preface,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book(approx 1.1 Kg).