Fine/Near fine.Michael Joseph,2010.First edition-first printing.Black hardback(silver lettering to the spine) in fine condition,with Dj(very small tear on the edges of the front Dj cover, small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w plates.The book is as new with a ink mark on the outer edges of the pages,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.548pp.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book.