Near fine condition.Collins,1976.First UK edition-first printing.Tan hardback(gilt illustration on the front cover,gilt illustration and lettering to the spine)with Dj(a couple of creases,nicks and a scratch on the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos,drawings,maps.Nice and clean pages with a small ink mark,nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges,two small creases and a nick on the edges of the pages,small pencil mark impression on the first page of the book.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.423pp including bibliography and index.Price un-clipped.Heavy book.