VGC plus.Century,1988.First edition-first printing of this new edition.Large format pictorial hardback(small ink marks on the edges of the cover) in VGC plus, no Dj as issued.Illustrated with many colour plates,b/w darwings,map.Nice and clean pages with small foxing and ink marks on the outer edges,a couple of creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear.256pp including Glossary,index.Heavy book.