VGC plus. Reader's Digest Association,1980. First UK edition-first impression. Large format pictorial hardback (small nicks and dent on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC plus, no Dj cover as issued. Illustrated with many colour, b/w photos, drawings, map. Nice and clean pages but with small marks and ink marks on the outer edges.400pp including A Dictionary of cooking terms, index. A collectable first edition. Please note: This is heavy book (approx. 1.7 Kg).