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American Practical Navigator: An Epitome of Navigation by Nathaniel Bowditch is the 1958 H.O. Pub. No. 9 hardcover issued by the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office and printed by the United States Government Printing Office in Washington.
This substantial 1,524 page maritime reference is filled with practical navigation information, including celestial navigation, nautical charts, instruments, diagrams, photographs, tables, and foldout maps. A large color nautical chart is present and shown in the photographs.
Sturdy vintage working copy with minor cover wear and age toning. The gold cover and spine lettering remain readable. Interior pages shown are clear and readable, with illustrations, technical diagrams, charts, tables, and foldout material present. Previous owner Jim Beck signed the front endpaper. A handwritten inscription records that the book was donated by Jim Beck to the Saginaw Bay Power Squadron on March 26, 1988. No major tears or missing pages are visible in the supplied photographs.
This copy has an especially interesting Michigan maritime connection through its documented Saginaw Bay Power Squadron donation inscription. Its combination of technical navigation content, foldout charts, U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office publication history, and substantial 1958 hardcover format makes it a strong reference for maritime history collectors and readers interested in traditional navigation.
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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
