VGC/GC.Cassell and Co,1949.First UK edition-first impression.Volume II.Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small dents and nick on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC, with Dj (large tears tears,chipped,nicks and creases on the edges of the Dj cover, piece of the Dj cover covers the spine is missing) in GC. Illustrated with b/w maps,colour,b/w drawings,tables.Nice and clean pages with small ink marks and small mark on the outer edges, small creases and ink marks on the edges of the pages, previous owner's name and date (1949) written on the edges of the first blank page of the book. The book is in VGC for its age but with some shelf wear on the Dj cover. 670pp including List of maps and diagrams,appendices A to R,index.Price un-clipped.Volume I, III to V also available.A collectable first edition.Heavy book(approx 1 Kg).