The American Guide, A Source Book and Complete Travel Guide for the United States, edited by Henry G. Alsberg, published by Hastings House, hardcover, copyright 1949,1348 pages. The front hardcover has some discoloration along the side page edge. The backcover has some discoloration. The edges have shelf wear. On the inside front cover the spine is beginning to come loose. On the inside backcover the spine is beginning to come loose. The side edge pages have a stain. The pages are in good condition, yellowing from age.