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Used Books in the Sea Chest Gift Shop

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Shopping for pre-owned maritime history books? Check here monthly for updates on new additions to our Used Book Shelves. The Sea Chest Gift Shop sells duplicates from the Library which are in good to very good condition. See the label for each book and a description below the images. Come into the Shop Tuesday through Sunday during Museum Open Hours or fill out your request to the Sea Chest Gift Shop using our online request form.

American Caesar Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964 by William Manchester. $20.00

American Naval History by Jack Sweetman. $25.00

Anti-Submarine Warfare by J.R. Hill. $15.00

Boat Building with Plywood by Glen L. Witt. $10.00

The Decorative Arts of the Mariner by Gervis Frere-Cook. $60.00

Disaster Log of Ships by Jim Gibbs. $25.00

International Register of Historic Ships by Norman Brouwer. Second edition. $26.00

The National Watercraft Collection by Howard I. Chapelle. $35.00

A Panorama of Gaff Rig by John Leather and Roger M. Smith. $15.00

Patrick O’Brian’s Navy. $45.00

Souvenir program 1997-98. The Whitbread. Round the World Race for the Volvo Trophy. $5.00

U.S. Warships of World War I by Paul Silverstone. $35.00

 

If you’d like to purchase any of the above books, fill out your request to the Sea Chest Gift Shop using our online request form.

Jewelry from the Sea

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Bangle and sea-charm bracelets from Ari.

Bangle and sea-charm bracelets from Alex and Ani.



Bracelets from the Alex and Ani Nautical Line feature the seahorse, anchor, compass, sailor’s knots, conch shell, sailboat, and mermaids. All are made in America using recycled brass and silver, infused with positive energy – A new way to add jingle to the New Year!

Museum members receive discounts on all Sea Chest purchases. All proceeds from the shop support the Museum’s educational programs and exhibits.

Seasonal Gifts

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Get ready to surprise someone special with these scrimshaw earrings!

Kids Read, Too

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Award-winning children’s books for K-12.

The Story of Exploration by Anna Claybourne

The Story of Exploration by Anna Claybourne