Near fine/VGC.Michael Joseph,1991.First UK edition-first printing.Brown hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in near fine condition, with Dj(two tears on the edges of the Dj cover,small creases,nicks and scratches on the Dj cover) in VGC.Illustrated with b/w photos.Nice and clean pages with a couple of small ink marks and nick on the outer edges,previous owner's name and date written inside the edges of the half-title page.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.826pp including List of illustrations,index.Price un-clipped.First edition.This is heavy book(approx. 1.3 Kg).