The Art of Knotting and Splicing Cyrus Lawrence Day 1981 Third Edition Naval Institute Hardcover
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The Art of Knotting and Splicing by Cyrus Lawrence Day is a 1981 Naval Institute Press hardcover, Third Edition reprint, with its original illustrated dust jacket.
This large-format practical guide explains knots, splices, rope materials, tools, and traditional ropework through clear written instruction paired with photographs and illustrations.
Details
- Item: Illustrated nautical reference book
- Title: The Art of Knotting and Splicing
- Author: Cyrus Lawrence Day
- Illustrator: Photographs and instructional illustrations throughout, individual illustrator not confirmed from photos
- Publisher: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, Maryland
- Publication Year: 1981 reprint
- Edition and Printing: Third Edition, 1981 reprinting
- Format and Binding: Hardcover with blue cloth boards
- Dust Jacket: Original illustrated dust jacket present
- Pages: 223
- Genre: Nautical reference, knot tying, ropework, seamanship
- Language: English
- ISBN: 0-87021-083-1
- Dimensions: 11 inches by 8 inches by 1/2 inch
Condition
Grade: Very Good
Positives
- Pages are clean with no writing noted.
- Binding and blue cloth boards present well.
- Original dust jacket is present and easy to read.
- Photographs, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions remain clear and useful.
Issues
- Dust jacket shows minor shelf wear, light rubbing, and small edge wear.
- Minor wear is visible at jacket corners and along the top and bottom edges.
Condition grade key: Near Fine means minimal signs of use. Very Good means light wear with no major problems. Good means noticeable wear but complete and usable. Fair means heavier wear or notable defects while remaining usable.
Collector Notes
The book began as a knotting and ropework reference by Cyrus Lawrence Day and became a long-running Naval Institute title.
The Third Edition added material addressing synthetic rope, an important change in modern marine use.
Its large pages place explanatory text beside instructional photographs, which makes individual techniques easier to follow.
A practical shelf copy for sailors, boaters, scouts, campers, craftspeople, or anyone who still believes knowing a few good knots is a useful life skill.
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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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