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1947 The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley Illustrated

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Ashley Book of Knots Clifford W. Ashley 1947 Faber and Faber Limited : London 11.5" by 9" x, 620pp SUMMARY A very scarce early edition of this comprehensive book of knots from artist and sailor, Clifford Warren Ashley. Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION A very scarce early UK edition of this work.In the publisher's original cloth binding.Profusely illustrated throughout, with a sketch of each knot described to the margins. This book, originally published in the US in 1944, contains almost four thousand variants of knots alongside their practical applications.Written by Clifford Warren Ashley who was a sailor and knot expert. This work is perhaps his most famous.Ashley was also the first author to publish several of the knots, including what are now called 'Ashley's stopper knot' and 'Ashley's bend.' CONDITION In the original cloth binding. Externally, with sunning to the spine and minor shelf wear. Marks to the boards. Ex libris of one T & M James to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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1947 The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley Illustrated1947 The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley Illustrated1947 The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley Illustrated1947 The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley Illustrated1947 The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley Illustrated1947 The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley Illustrated1947 The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley Illustrated

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Topic: Crafts and Hobbies

Publisher: Faber and Faber Limited

Author: Clifford W. Ashley

Binding: Cloth

Subject: Crafts

Special Attributes: None

Original/Facsimile: Original

Language: English

Region: London

Illustrator: Not stated

Signed: No

Place of Publication: London

Year Printed: 1947

Country/Region of Manufacture: London

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