{"product_id":"chapman-piloting-57th-edition-1985","title":"Chapman Piloting: Seamanship \u0026 Small Boat Handling 1985 57th Edition Slipcased Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapman Piloting: Seamanship \u0026amp; Small Boat Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e by Elbert S. Maloney is the 1985 57th Edition presentation hardcover, complete with red faux leather binding, gilt page edges, ribbon marker, and matching slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial boating reference covers navigation, rules of the road, seamanship, equipment, signals, flags, running lights, and other practical information for boat owners, with photographs, diagrams, tables, and color reference material throughout.\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=\"Boating reference book\"\u003e Boating reference book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chapman Piloting: Seamanship \u0026amp; Small Boat Handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elbert S. Maloney\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 Hearst Marine Books, The Hearst Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57th Edition, first printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presentation hardcover with red faux leather binding, gilt cover rules and spine lettering, all edges gilt, ribbon marker, and matching slipcase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e No dust jacket. Matching slipcase present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 624\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boating, seamanship, navigation, marine 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 Presentation ISBN 0-688-06083-8. Standard edition ISBN 0-688-05890-6 is also printed on the copyright page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book approximately 11 x 8.5 x 2 inches. Slipcase approximately 11.5 x 9 x 2 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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This copy shows light signs of handling while remaining sound, clean, and attractive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red presentation binding remains bright, with the double gilt border and gilt spine lettering clearly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gilt page edges retain strong color and give the closed book a finished presentation appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages shown are clean, easy to read, and securely held, with photographs, diagrams, tables, and color reference material remaining clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe matching red slipcase is present, and the dark ribbon marker remains attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight rubbing and handling wear are visible along some cover and slipcase edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gilt page edges show mild variation and surface marks from handling, most noticeable along the fore edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe slipcase shows light corner and edge wear but remains intact and usable.\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\u003eThe 57th Edition was issued in 1985 as part of the long-running Chapman boating reference series. It brings navigation rules, seamanship, equipment, and boat operation together in one large reference volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition suits a boat owner, sailor, maritime reader, or someone building a shelf of practical nautical reference books. The diagrams and tables also make it useful as more than a display copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy is the presentation version rather than the plainer standard binding. The red faux leather covering, gilt page edges, ribbon marker, and matching slipcase give it a noticeably different shelf presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the sort of reference book made to be opened and consulted, and this copy remains clean and very readable inside.\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. 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