The two covers are nearly seperate from the spine, a 2" tear to the back soft board, some faded ink stains confined maily to the front cover and a few page margins. From the pretext: "In preparing "Scale Models of American Ships," something more than an ordinary catalog is offered. To give the amateur builder an idea of the different types of boats, illustrations of most of the blueprints are given. Most of the seperate fittings are illustrated in full, actual size with part number and price to insure getting the correct thing the first time. From the publisher: "A full instruction on professional method of shaping a model hull is given on pages 3 and 4. Remember, almost 30 years of ship model experience is behind your purchase of Boucher materials. Whether you make models for pleasure or profit you will appreciate working from plans that have been prepared by naval architects skilled in knowledge of ship design. When you consider the many hours and perhaps months spent in making a good model, it is surely worthwhile to start right and have the best plans and material available." (end quote) Pictured is the full mast, "kearsage", which sold as a complete kit for $36.00 and seems to be a medium priced model for this company to charge in 1934. There's also the "Moniter" and "Merrimac", and the more current S.S, "Coolidge". Other neat riggin' and accesories include, patent davits, air ports, binnacles, cowl ventillators, cabin windows, engine room telegraphs, engine room doors, searchlights, and much, much more. Media confirmation shipping $4.00. I will ship globally-just message me for a shipping quote. Please, only money orders or cashier checks.