Near fine condition.Hutchinson/Pimlico,1999.First paperback edition-6th printing(6 8 10 9 7).Large format paperback(two creases and small nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos,maps.Nice and clean pages with two small ink marks and light shelf wear on the outer edges,a couple of creases on the edges of the pages,small pencil mark impression on the edge of the first page of the book.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear.506pp including List of maps,list of illustrations,notes,bibliography,index.Heavy book.