Fine/Near fine.Partridge Press,1998.First edition-first printing.The book is Signed by the Author on the title page.Large format blue hardback(silver lettering to the spine,small nick on the edge of the cover) in fine condition, with Dj(a couple of large creases,some nicks and scratches on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with many colour,b/w photos,drawings,diagrams.Nice and clean pages as new with two small nicks and crease on the edge of the front pages.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.320pp including Appendices,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable signed first edition.Heavy book(approx 1.3 Kg).