{"product_id":"vintage-1954-piloting-seamanship-small-boat-handling-by-charles-f-chapman-illustrated-boating-naviga","title":"Vintage 1954 Piloting, Seamanship \u0026 Small Boat Handling by Charles F. Chapman | Illustrated Boating Navigation Manual","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eDive into maritime history with this 1954 edition of \u003cem data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"216\"\u003ePiloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling\u003c\/em\u003e by Charles F. Chapman—a definitive, fully illustrated treatise on motor boating originally used by the U.S. Power Squadrons, Coast Guard, and yacht clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eReady to guide you through safe navigation and expert boat handling, it’s a classic that belongs on any enthusiast’s shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003cbr data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e∙ Item Type: Vintage hardcover book\u003cbr data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"555\"\u003e∙ Size: 12″ × 9″ × 0.6″\u003cbr data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"581\"\u003e∙ Material: Cloth-bound boards, paper pages\u003cbr data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e∙ Color: Royal blue cover, gilt lettering\u003cbr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e∙ Origin or Maker: Published by Motor Boating (Hearst Corp.), New York\u003cbr data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e∙ Year or Era: 1954 (First American edition)\u003cbr data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e∙ Genre: Nautical \/ Boating Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e∙ Boards show light edge wear and bumped corners\u003cbr data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e∙ Text block gilt edges lightly rubbed; pages clean and unmarked\u003cbr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e∙ Previous owner’s name penned in pencil on front board (see photo)\u003cbr data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e∙ No dust jacket; sold as-is—see all photos for detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eAbout the Author \/ Maker: Charles F. Chapman, M.E\u003cbr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eCharles F. Chapman, M.E., long-time editor of \u003cem data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eMotor Boating\u003c\/em\u003e, was a leading authority on small craft seamanship and navigation throughout the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eAnchor your collection with this indispensable guide to every yachtsman’s craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vintage books I share have been previously owned and loved. They may show some wear typical of their age—please use the photos as your guide. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors may vary slightly by monitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel free to ask any questions or request more images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eAbout Reading Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eAt Reading Vintage, I curate one-of-a-kind treasures for book lovers, decorators, and collectors—including rare nonfiction, nautical guides, and midcentury manuals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67655571374182,"sku":"fjy1791383275682","price":28.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/6020\/9254\/files\/vintage-1954-piloting-seamanship-small-boat-handling-by-charles-f-chapman-illust_1.jpg?v=1791383280","url":"https:\/\/www.welpico.com\/products\/vintage-1954-piloting-seamanship-small-boat-handling-by-charles-f-chapman-illustrated-boating-naviga","provider":"Modhive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}