Please note I am not a book expert, or a manual expert, at all so all this information is just my opinion, you'll have to be the judge of this fantastic collectors item for yourself this is a 1972 Field Manual . It only has two extra pieces of paper that I found inside of the book that date 1975 1987 and it's got a another little fold out regarding some information it's going to come with the book not . This is a used book, there are stains, yellowing of the pages, and fingerprints, but that's all to be expected for as old as this book is . This informative manual, titled "Field Manual Browning Machinegun Caliber.50 HB,M2 1972 Dept Army is a vintage manual that will surely be of interest to adults who collect books on military history and action. The book is written in English and published by the Department of the Army, as indicated by the pictures. The manual is part of a series of books on military equipment and is not inscribed or personalized in any way. It features a detailed narrative on the Browning machinegun and its use, making it a must-have for any military book collection. Get your hands on this book today and add it to your collection!