{"product_id":"ashley-book-knots-clifford-ashley","title":"The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley Doubleday Hardcover with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ashley Book of Knots\u003c\/strong\u003e by Clifford W. Ashley is a substantial Doubleday hardcover reference with its illustrated dust jacket, 620 pages, and thousands of drawings covering practical, occupational, nautical, decorative, and specialized knots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshley organizes knots by how they are made and used, with clear drawings placed beside the explanations. The photographed pages include general knot history, occupational knots, safety hitches, surgical knots, maritime uses, and step by step tying diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text block remains easy to read and the binding is substantial enough for regular reference use. One important condition issue needs to be noted: several knot illustrations have been cut from page 313, so this copy is not complete and should be bought as a working reference rather than as a complete collector copy.\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=\" Knot tying and seamanship reference book\"\u003e Knot tying and seamanship reference book\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ashley Book of Knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clifford W. Ashley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clifford W. Ashley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doubleday \u0026amp; Company, Inc., Garden City, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1944 copyright. Exact printing year not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printing not stated in the photographed pages. This copy should not be described as a first printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large blue cloth hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present, price marked $16.95 on the flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 620\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knots, seamanship, rope work, practical reference\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 not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 x 9 x 1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e A substantial and readable working copy with significant flaws that affect completeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blue cloth boards remain intact and the binding appears sound in the photographed views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages shown are easy to read, with crisp black and white diagrams and detailed instructional text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original style illustrated dust jacket is present and still displays well despite wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book remains highly usable for the large amount of knot information and illustration that is still present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral knot illustrations have been cut out of page 313. Do not expect this copy to contain every original illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dust jacket shows edge wear, rubbing, small tears, creasing, and losses around the corners and spine ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear portion of the jacket shows additional age and handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages and page edges show age toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst copyrighted in 1944, The Ashley Book of Knots became a broad reference to thousands of knots and their uses, with Ashley's own drawings forming a major part of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits sailors, knot enthusiasts, rope workers, maritime readers, and anyone who likes older practical reference books that explain both how something works and where it came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe $16.95 jacket price and 620 page format match later Doubleday copies seen in bibliographic records, but the exact printing year of this copy is not stated in the photographed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause page 313 has missing cutouts, this is best approached as a substantial working reference rather than a complete collector copy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49081136873727,"sku":"one–1 –3233","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Knot_tying_and_seamanship_reference_book.jpg?v=1787605250","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/ashley-book-knots-clifford-ashley","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}