Some minor foxing to edges. Binding is solid. Pages do not look bright white. DJ has some tears and a piece missing up by the title. Boards are tan and blue with silver lettering on spine and a swordfish or marlin on cover. Pictorial endpapers. inscription to former owner from his son on free endpaper. Signature of author on title page. 470 pp. "Profiles in Saltwater Angtling is the hitherto untold story of the remarkable men, past and present, who found the fishing grounds and and developed, through trial and error, the increasingly sophisticated techniques of catching and landing the big ones. George Reiger,, the saltwater angling editor of Field & Stream, has brought to this unique sport an awesome capacity for research and a brilliant gift for telling a lively story and conveying valuable information. His book is already being called a classic.Signed by Author. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Roy Grinnell. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.