Near fine condition.Victor Gollancz,1999.First UK edition-first impression.Red hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) with Dj(two creases,small nicks and scratches on the edges of the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w drawings.Nice and clean pages with a small ink mark on the outer edges,small tear on the edges of page 309-310,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.328pp.Heavy book.