Vintage 1967 The Air Almanac – Two Volumes (May–August & September–December) – U.S. Naval Observatory

Offered for sale are two original 1967 editions of The Air Almanac, published by the United States Naval Observatory (Nautical Almanac Office) in Washington, D.C., and jointly with Her Majesty’s Stationery Office in London.

• Volume 1: May–August 1967

• Volume 2: September–December 1967

These spiral-bound almanacs were essential tools for celestial navigation in aviation and maritime use during the 1960s. They provide daily Greenwich Hour Angle (GHA), declination, and other critical astronomical data for the Sun, Moon, planets (Aries, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn), and stars — formatted specifically for quick reference by pilots and navigators using sextants or astro-trackers.

Each volume features dense, tabular data pages (see example pages for September 1 and May 1, 1967), moonrise/moonset times, planet positions, and correction tables. They are printed on high-quality off-white paper with the official U.S. Naval Observatory seal and dual Washington/London imprints dated 1966 (standard for 1967 editions).

Condition: Good vintage condition for 59-year-old reference books. Covers show expected age-related toning, minor edge wear, and light soiling consistent with use/storage. Pages are intact with no missing sections, though some may have typical handling creases or faint marks. The spiral bindings are functional. No major tears, water damage, or writing noted inside (please review all photos closely).

These are scarce physical copies of a once-standard navigation reference that helped bridge the era of manual celestial navigation before widespread GPS. Perfect for:

• Aviation or nautical history collectors

• Military memorabilia enthusiasts (US Navy / RAF era)

• Astronomy or celestial navigation hobbyists

• Prop or set dressing for film/theater

Details:

• Publisher: United States Naval Observatory / Her Majesty’s Stationery Office

• Year: 1967 (printed 1966)

• Format: Spiral-bound softcover

• Pages: Hundreds of data tables per volume (full daily ephemeris)

Sold as a pair — no singles. Ships promptly from Michigan with tracking. Please feel free to message with any questions or requests for additional photos.

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