Near fine condition.Collins,1985.First UK edition-second printing. Blue hardback (gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj (two small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Illustrated with b/w photos, maps. Nice and clean pages with two small ink marks and nick on the outer edges, light shelf wear inside the edges of the Dj cover. 786pp including List of maps and illustrations, foreword, notes, bibliographical notes, index. Price clipped. Please note: This is very heavy book (approx. 1.7 Kg).