This vintage copy of Navigation and Nautical Astronomy is a piece of American history and comes correspondence from the United States Coast Guard to the original owner. It is in good condition with a tight binding and unmarked pages. The hard cover shows some fading and wear and tear, including a small tear at the top of the spine. The inside pages are made from a variety of kinds of paper and show typical age-related yellowing and spots on pages 91-93. There are black and white photographs and illustrations, along with some red and blue graphics. (See photos for details.) The first end page has the original owner's information written in pencil. A solid copy for reading, research or decor. 588 pages.