Near fine/VGC.HarperCollins,1999.First UK edition-first printing(9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1).Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small nicks on the edges of the cover) in near fine condition, with Dj(three small tears on the edges of the Dj cover, a couple of creases, nicks and scratches on the Dj cover) in VGC.Illustrated with b/w photos,map.Nice and clean pages with a couple of ink marks and light shelf wear on the outer edges,small crease and nick on the edges of the pages.Nice and clean book but with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.698pp including List of illustrations,source notes,select bibliography,index.A collectable first edition.Please note: This is heavy book(approx 1.5 Kg).