VGC. AA/Drive Publications,1973. First edition-first impression Large format pictorial hardback (two small tears on the top and bottom edges of the spine, two small dents on the edges of the cover) in VGC, no Dj cover as issued. Illustrated with many colour photos, maps, drawings. Nice and clean pages with small ink marks on the outer edges of the pages. The book is in VGC for its age with light shelf wear. 535pp including Glossary of natural history terms. This is heavy book (approx. 1.7 kg).