Fine/Near fine.Hodder and Stoughton,1987.First UK edition-first impression.Large format red hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,small nick on the edges of the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(a couple of creases,nicks and scratches on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with many colour,b/w photos,cartoons.Nice and clean pages as new with a small ink mark on the outer edges,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.375pp including Author's preface,note on the illustrations,appendices,notes on further reading,index.Price un-clipped.A collectable first edition.Heavy book(approx 1.5 kg).