Near fine/VGC.Weidenfeld and Nicolson,2003.First UK edition-first impression.Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,two small dents and scratch on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition, with Dj(some creases,nicks and scratches on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC.Illustrated with b/w photos.Nice and clean pages as new with a small ink mark on the outer edges,a couple of creases on the edges of the pages,two pencil marks impression on the edges of the front endpaper.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.851pp including Notes,sources and selected bibliography,index.Price clipped.Heavy book(approx 1.6 Kg).