Fine/Near fine.Jonathan Cape,2009.First UK edition-first printing(2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1).Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(a couple of small creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated inside the front and back cover,colour,b/w photos,drawings.Nice and clean pages as new with a couple creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages,light shelf wear inside the edges of the Dj cover.422pp including List of illustrations,appendix:Legends,notes on some of the sources,select bibliography,notes on references,genealogical tables,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book.