This book is in very good to excellent condition, as is the dust jacket. There is some fading on dust jacket spine as shown, but otherwise looks new. Copyright 1983. 1st edition. Lots of details, drawings and illustrations. Written by Robert W. Carrick and Richard Henderson with introduction by Olin J. Stephens II. Beautiful copy for boat lovers and nautical architects. Book measures 11 1/4" x 8 3/4" x 1 1/4". One owner, nonsmoking no pet home.