this is a red hard back book titled " drawing and rough sketching for marine engineers " by james donaldson sixth edition 1895 . this contains proportions ,instructions, explanations, and examples ! intended for the use of sea - going engineers and others in preparing working sketches and rough drawings ! also how to design engines, boilers, propellers, paddle - wheels, shafts , rods, valves etc. the book is in used condition with a few tears to the pullout diagrams which overlap the endpapers and a rough pencil drawing on the first blank page .book boards are in nice used condition with some wear and tear . overall a tight copy  in used condition .i have many more books and items you can view in my ebay shop !