Third Edition
Published in 1938 by Brown Son Ferguson.
193 pages.
Hardback in unclipped dustwrapper.
This book gives in detail: Whipping, Spindle Eye, Bottle Knot, Catspaw, Lashing, Plaits, Sennit, Gaskets, Grommet, Splices, Hitches, Turk's Head, Russian Mat, Double Carrick Sennit, just to mention a few of the contents. This grand work is amply illustrated and will be an invaluable guide to those who have the salt of the sea in them.
Condition (see guide below): Good
Very clean internally.
Previous owner's name printed on first endpaper.
Boards are clean and bright with sharp corners and edges.
Wrapper has tears and loss (see photo).
Spine lean.
Book Grading System for Used Books
FINE - The book is excellent condition. Closer examination may show small signs of ownership and storage.
NEAR FINE -Books in this condition will be better than VERY GOOD but slightly poorer than FINE
VERY GOOD -Slightly less than near fine condition. Minor faults as detailed.
GOOD - It is obvious that the book is second-hand, however apart from faults described, the book will be complete in all respects, unless described otherwise.