Fine/Near fine.HarperCollins,1999.First UK edition-first printing(9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1).Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(a couple of small nicks,crease and scratch on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with b/w photos,map.Nice and clean pages as new with a couple of ink marks and nick on the outer edges,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).