Fine/Near fine.John Murray,2001.First UK edition-printing.Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,small nick on the edge of the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(a couple of creases and scratches on the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos,map.Nice and clean pages as new with a small ick on the outer edges,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.516pp including List of illustrations,foreword,family trees,notes,bibliography,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book(approx 1.2 Kg).