Near fine condition.Weidenfeld and Nicolson,1999.First UK edition-first printing.Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two dents on the edges of the front and back cover) with Dj(very small tear on the edge of the front Dj cover,a couple of creases and nicks on the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos,maps.Nice and clean pages as new with a couple of small creases on the edges of the pages,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.1151pp including List of maps,foreword,notes,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Please note: This is heavy book(approx 1.9 kg).