Fine/Near fine.Weidenfeld and Nicolson,1999.First UK edition-first impression.Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(small crease,nick and scratch on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos,maps.Nice and clean pages as new with two small ink marks on the outer edges.378pp including List of illustrations,select bibliography,index.Price un-clipped.Heavy book.