Fine/Near fine.Methuen,1995.First UK edition-first impression.Brown hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in fine condition,with Dj(crease and small nicks on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with many b/w photos,drawings,cartoons.The book is as new with a small ink mark and nick on the outer edges of the pages,small nick and crease on the edges of the pages.632pp including List of illustrations,dramatis personae,list of nicknames,index.Price clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book(approx 1.4 Kg).