Objects of Desire
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 147
BOWDITCH, Nathanial. Practical Navigator.
Estimate: $80 - $120
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
BOWDITCH, Nathanial (1773-1838). The New American Practical Navigator: Being an Epitome of Navigation...14th stereotype edition.
Publisher: E. & G.W. Blunt, New York. 1844.
8vo. Full leather bound, with red ruled and gilt title.
xv, 449 pp., with illustrations and plates.
H: 9 3/8 W: 6 D: 2 1/2 in.
Poor. Spine, covers, and corners bumped, scuffed, and rubbed. Extensive water damage and warping to pages and boards. Dog-eared, tears, and ink stains.
Bookplate on interior front: "Library of Dr. J. M. Birkner. No. 98." Many pencil annotations and inscriptions throughout the interior flyleaves and boards.
Publisher: E. & G.W. Blunt, New York. 1844.
8vo. Full leather bound, with red ruled and gilt title.
xv, 449 pp., with illustrations and plates.
H: 9 3/8 W: 6 D: 2 1/2 in.
Condition
Bookplate on interior front: "Library of Dr. J. M. Birkner. No. 98." Many pencil annotations and inscriptions throughout the interior flyleaves and boards.
Overall Dimensions
Width: 6.00
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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