1965. Eighth Edition. 376 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Colour illustrated plates throughout. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Plates are bright and clear. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Covers have been bent creasing the cloth. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.