This is an antique used item, in good used condition, with some signs of age/wear; coverboards show light rubbing/scuffing, minor edgewear and associated corner wear, some wear along/about spine, minor points of blemish/distress. Interior pages show clean/smooth, creamy-white, with sharp black typeset and good preservation of B&W photographs/images/diagrams; light wear/tanning. Spine remains straight/smooth, with light distress and shelfwear (top/base), while binding is intact, with split at front coverboard and threat of separation at rear coverboard. There are no excessive nicks, chips, rips, tears, perforations, stains, residue or repairs. The book measures approx 9" x 12" and collects the 1920 monthly publication The Metal Industry, a trade newsletter.
