{"product_id":"american-practical-navigator-1958","title":"American Practical Navigator: An Epitome of Navigation by Nathaniel Bowditch 1958 H.O. Pub. No. 9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Practical Navigator: An Epitome of Navigation\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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\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\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e H.O. Pub. No. 9, 1958 issue. Exact printing statement not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blue hardcover with gilt lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,524\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e No ISBN confirmed for this 1958 government publication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 x 7 x 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturdy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-boating-books\" title=\"strong reference for maritime history collectors and readers\"\u003estrong reference for maritime history collectors and readers \u003c\/a\u003einterested in traditional navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\" title=\"how Reading Vintage Sources and Grades Every Book\"\u003eHow Reading Vintage sources and grades every book\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48986573046015,"sku":"J1 - T 12 - 3203","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/American_Practical_Navigator_An_Epitome_of_Navigation_by_Nathaniel_Bowditch.jpg?v=1786389184","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/american-practical-navigator-1958","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}