American Practical Navigator Bowditch Volume II is the 1981 Pub. No. 9 hardcover issued by the Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic/Topographic Center, covering useful tables, calculations, and a glossary of marine navigation.
This substantial maritime reference is built around practical navigation work, including celestial navigation calculations, altitude tables, trigonometric data, tides, currents, and other reference material for mariners and students of traditional navigation.
Details
-
Item: Hardcover Book
-
Title: American Practical Navigator, Bowditch, Volume II, Useful Tables, Calculations, Glossary of Marine Navigation
-
Author: Nathaniel Bowditch
-
Publisher: Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic/Topographic Center
-
Publication Year: 1981
-
Edition and Printing: 1981 Volume II edition, Pub. No. 9. Printing not confirmed from photos.
-
Format and Binding: Green cloth hardcover with gilt cover lettering
-
Dust Jacket: None
-
Pages: 960
-
Genre: Marine navigation and nautical reference
-
Language: English
-
ISBN: No ISBN confirmed from photos
-
Dimensions: approximately 11 x 7 x 2 in. from dictated measurements
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
-
Graded Very Good: This is a sound, clean reference copy showing light age and handling wear.
- The green hardcover remains firm and attractive, with the gilt title, publication number, seal, and 1981 date clearly readable on the front.
- The binding appears secure in the photographed open views, and the substantial text block remains tight enough to handle normally.
- Interior tables, calculations, formulas, and printed text are sharp and highly legible.
Issues / Wear
- Pages show light overall yellowing consistent with the book's age.
- The cloth covers show light rubbing, handling marks, and small areas of surface wear, especially visible when viewed under direct light.
- Page edges show mild age toning. No dust jacket is present.
Condition Grade Key
-
Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
-
Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
-
Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
-
Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Bowditch has long been one of the best known names in American marine navigation, and Volume II was designed as the working reference portion of the larger publication.
Shipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)
1. Photo-verified condition, no surprises
2. Packed with our protective packaging standard
3. Ships in 1 business day
4. Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)
Disclaimer
All 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.
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.
How Reading Vintage sources and grades every book
