Near fine condition. Allen Lane, 2004. First UK edition-first printing (1). Tan hardback (gilt lettering to the spine, small scratch and nick on the edges of the cover) with Dj (two small creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Illustrated with b/w photos, drawings, maps. Nice and clean pages as new with two small ink marks on the outer edges, small pencil mark impression on the edges of the half-title page, light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 581pp including List of illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. Price un-clipped. Heavy book (approx. 1.1 Kg).