1949. Eighth Edition. 461 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic and illustrated images throughout. Light tanning to pages with moderate cracking to gutters and hinges exposing netting; boards and pages remain attached. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.