Fine/Near fine.Conway Maritime Press,1982.First UK edition-first impression.Large format green hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(very small tear,a couple of creases and small nicks on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with many colour,b/w photos,drawings,diagrams,maps.The book is as new with a very small crease on the edges of the pages,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.224pp including Foreword by HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales,references,bibliography,index.Price clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book(approx 1.4 Kg).