Near fine condition.John Murray,2000.First UK edition-first impression.Green hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) with Dj(a couple of creases,small nicks and scratch on the edges of the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos,map.Nice and clean pages with two small marks inside the last blank page of the book, light shelf wear on the Dj cover.265pp including List of illustrations,author's note,bibliography.Price un-clipped.