Near fine/VGC.Kingfisher Books,1980.First UK edition-first impression.Large format blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in near fine condition, with Dj(very small tear,a couple of creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC.Illustrated with many colour,b/w photos,drawings,maps.Nice and clean pages as new with a small ink mark on the outer edges,small pencil mark impression on the edge of the first blank page of the book.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.197pp including Foreword by Peter Olney(includes his printed signature),glossary,bibliography,index.Price clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book(approx 1.2 Kg).