There is writing on the sides of the book, looks like a last name. Doesn't appear to have any rips, missing or written on pages, other than the outside where a name is written The Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology 9th Edition Holt Softcover is a comprehensive textbook on the subject area of microbiology, bacteriology, infectious diseases, and diagnosis. Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins in 1994, this revised edition features 816 pages and is written in English by John G. Holt. This trade paperback offers valuable insights and information for those studying or working in the. field of medical and scientific research related to bacteria.