Near fine condition.John Murray,1996.First paperback edition-first impression.Large format paperback(two small nicks and crease on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos.Nice and clean pages with small ink marks and slightly yellow on the outer edges, a couple of small creases and two ink marks on the edges of the pages.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear.698pp including Sources,genealogical charts,index.Heavy book (approx 1.2 Kg).