This comprehensive 1989 first edition of The Hutchinson Concise Encyclopedia is a classic single-volume reference work published by Century Hutchinson. Designed for quick access to world events, history, arts, and sciences, it is notable for being "fully illustrated in colour" with a layout intended for clear, non-technical reading. The book remains a significant piece of late-20th-century educational history, capturing a global snapshot of knowledge just before the digital age. This copy is in fair to good vintage condition; the hardboards and gold-gilt lettering remain bright, though the dust jacket and spine show visible wear, including some creasing and small tears at the edges. Internally, the pages are clean, well-preserved, and the binding is intact.