VGC plus/VGC. Reader's Digest Association,1980. First UK edition. Large format pictorial hardback (two small nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC plus, with Dj (small tear on the edges of the back of the Dj cover, some nicks, creases and scratches on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC.Illustrated with many colour,b/w photos,drawings,map. Nice and clean pages with small ink marks on the outer edges, a couple of small creases on the edges of the pages. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear on the Dj cover). 400pp including A Dictionary of cooking terms, index. Please note: This is heavy book (approx. 1.7 Kg). First edition.