VGC plus.Collins,1985.First UK edition-first printing.The book is Signed and dated(March 1985) by the Author on the half-title page with an inscription.Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,small nick on the cover) in VGC plus,with Dj(some creases and nicks on the Dj cover) in VGC.Illustrated with b/w photos,maps.Nice and clean pages with two small marks and ink marks on the outer edges,two small creases and nicks on the edges of the pages.The book is in VGC with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.786pp including List of maps and illustrations,foreword,notes,bibliographical notes,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable signed first edition.Please note: This is very heavy book(approx 1.7 Kg).