GC plus.Picador,1997. First UK edition-third printing (3 5 7 9 8 6 4). Paperback (some nicks and creases on the edges of the cover and spine, very small tear on the edges of the cover) in good condition plus. Illustrated with b/w photos,map. Clean pages with foxing marks, ink marks and light shelf wear on the outer edges, some stain marks and damp on the the last pages of the book, small foxing marks inside the front and back endpapers, a couple of small creases on the edges of the pages.The book is in GC with some shelf wear. 925pp including Appendices 1-5, bibliographical note, notes, index. Heavy book (approx 1.4 Kg).