This luxury edition illustrated hardcover book, titled "Marines" and written by Edwin Howard Simmons, is a first edition published in 1998 by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Its narrative type is nonfiction, and it falls under the genre of history and military. The book is in excellent shape, with no signs of wear and tear. The book covers the history and military aspects of the Marine Corps, making it an essential read for adults interested in the subject. The book's features include being ex-libris free and unsigned, making it an excellent addition to any collection. This illustrated book is in English and published in Hong Kong.