Near fine condition.Weidenfeld and Nicolson,1997.First UK edition-first impression.Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(creases,small nicks and scratch on the edges of the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos.Nice and clean pages as new ,previous owner's name and date written on the edge of the half-title page.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.243pp including List of illustrations,the career of Peggy Ashcroft,selected bibliography,index.Heavy book.