Stapleton's Power Cruising Bible:  The Complete Guide to Coastal and Bluewater Cruising Under Power by Sid Stapleton.  Hearst Marine, first edition, copyright 1992.  Illustrated.  428 numbered pages.

From the dust jacket:  "Everything you need to know about communications - safety at sea - boat handling - electronic navigation -voyaging in foreign waters."

1.  The pages are free of writing, stamps, or marks.

2.  The binding is firm and square.

3.  The cover shows very little sign of age or wear.  The dust jacket has not been clipped and could almost pass for new.

4.  This book is neither a library discard, nor a book club edition.