Near fine condition.Penguin Books,2002.First paperback edition-2nd printing of this edition.Large format paperback(two small creases and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition.Nice and clean pages as new with two small ink marks on the outer edges,a couple of creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages.Nice and clean book.1440pp including A note on the text,index of places,glossary.Please note: This is very heavy book(approx 1.7 Kg).