Near fine/VGC plus.HarperCollins,2008.First edition-first printing.The book is Signed by the Author on the title page.Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small nicks and dent on the edge of the cover and spine) in near fine condition, with Dj(a couple of creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC plus.Illustrated with b/w maps.Nice and clean pages with a very small mark on the outer edges,a couple of small creases and nicks on the edges of the pages.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.520pp including Historical note.Price un-clipped.Signed first edition.Heavy book.