{"product_id":"american-practical-navigator-bowditch-volume-ii-1981","title":"American Practical Navigator Bowditch Volume II 1981 Pub. No. 9 Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Practical Navigator Bowditch Volume II\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-boating-books\" title=\"American Practical Navigator, Bowditch, Volume II,\"\u003eAmerican Practical Navigator, Bowditch, Volume II,\u003c\/a\u003e Useful Tables, Calculations, Glossary of Marine Navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nathaniel Bowditch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic\/Topographic Center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1981 Volume II edition, Pub. No. 9. Printing not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green cloth hardcover with gilt cover lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine navigation and nautical reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e No ISBN confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 11 x 7 x 2 in. from dictated measurements\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a sound, clean reference copy showing light age and handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe green hardcover remains firm and attractive, with the gilt title, publication number, seal, and 1981 date clearly readable on the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe binding appears secure in the photographed open views, and the substantial text block remains tight enough to handle normally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior tables, calculations, formulas, and printed text are sharp and highly legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages show light overall yellowing consistent with the book's age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cloth covers show light rubbing, handling marks, and small areas of surface wear, especially visible when viewed under direct light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage edges show mild age toning. No dust jacket is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowditch 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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. 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