1974. Eighth edition. 269 pages. Illustrated jacket over orange cloth with gilt titles to spine. Includes various diagrams and charts throughout, some fold-out. Various documents in pocket to rear, which may or may not be complete. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket is slightly water stained to spine. Otherwise, moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creasing. Spine is noticeably sunned.