1959. Eighth Edition. 816 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Volume I. Black and white photographic plates. Light foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking to gutters but binding remains firm; slightly heavier cracking to front hinge. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.