Published in 1991 this book is in very good condition throughout.  The jacket is in fair condition; it has general wear and tear to it. The full title of this book is A guide to the selection of Materials for Pumps in the Chemical Industry.  The purpose of this book is to facilitate the interchange of accurate quantitative data between manufacturer and user not only to enable those responsible for material selection to specify the most suitable materials of construction, but also to identify the optimum conditions of service, thus ensuring maximum service life with minimum problems.