{"product_id":"art-knotting-splicing-day-1981","title":"The Art of Knotting and Splicing Cyrus Lawrence Day 1981 Third Edition Naval Institute Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Art of Knotting and Splicing\u003c\/strong\u003e by Cyrus Lawrence Day is a 1981 Naval Institute Press hardcover, Third Edition reprint, with its original illustrated dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large-format practical guide explains knots, splices, rope materials, tools, and traditional ropework through clear written instruction paired with photographs and illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-boating-books\" title=\"Illustrated nautical reference book\"\u003e Illustrated nautical reference book\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Art of Knotting and Splicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyrus Lawrence Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographs and instructional illustrations throughout, individual illustrator not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, Maryland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1981 reprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third Edition, 1981 reprinting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with blue cloth boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original illustrated dust jacket present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 223\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nautical reference, knot tying, ropework, seamanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-87021-083-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 inches by 8 inches by 1\/2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePositives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are clean with no writing noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding and blue cloth boards present well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal dust jacket is present and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographs, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions remain clear and useful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIssues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket shows minor shelf wear, light rubbing, and small edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor wear is visible at jacket corners and along the top and bottom edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition grade key:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book began as a knotting and ropework reference by Cyrus Lawrence Day and became a long-running Naval Institute title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Third Edition added material addressing synthetic rope, an important change in modern marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large pages place explanatory text beside instructional photographs, which makes individual techniques easier to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical shelf copy for sailors, boaters, scouts, campers, craftspeople, or anyone who still believes knowing a few good knots is a useful life skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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