Fine/Near fine.Weidenfeld and Nicolson,2007.First UK edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2).Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in fine condition, with Dj(very small tear,a couple of creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated inside the front and back cover with colour maps,b/w photos,maps.Nice and clean pages as new with two small ink marks on the outer edges,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.520pp including List of illustrations,glossary,dramatis personae,notes,bibliography,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book(approx 1.2 Kg).