{"product_id":"1962-american-practical-navigator-bowditch","title":"1962 American Practical Navigator Bowditch U.S. Navy Nautical Navigation Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 American Practical Navigator by Nathaniel Bowditch is a substantial U.S. Navy navigation reference in a dark blue hardcover binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrated volume covers piloting, dead reckoning, navigation instruments, calculations, nautical terminology, and the practical work of determining a vessel’s position and course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-boating-books\" title=\"vintage boating books\"\u003eHardcover maritime navigation reference book\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Practical Navigator: An Epitome of Navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally by Nathaniel Bowditch, LL.D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962 Corrected Reprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e H.O. Publication No. 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blue textured hardcover with gold lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e No dust jacket shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e1,524 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and white photographs, technical diagrams, formulas, navigation instruments, appendices, glossary, and portrait of Nathaniel Bowditch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7 inches by 5 inches by 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hardcover binding appears firm and opens securely in the photographed areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gold cover and spine lettering remain clear and readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior photographs, diagrams, formulas, and printed text remain clean and legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book appears complete in the photographed areas, with no loose sections visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover shows light rubbing, softened corners, and small handling marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe page block has age toning, darkening, and scattered small marks along the outer edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous owner’s name is written in pencil near the title page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo odor information was provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. 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