VGC.Longmans,1880.A new edition.Pictorial hardback(gilt lettering to the spine,some dents,nicks and small tear on the cover and spine) in VGC, no Dj cover.Nice and clean pages with small foxing marks inside the pages,owner's name written on the edge of the first blank page of the book,small tear,creases and nicks on the edges of the pages.The book is in VGC for its age with light shelf wear.856pp including index.Heavy book.A collectable book.