{"product_id":"encyclopedia-of-knots-and-fancy-rope-work","title":"Encyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work","description":"\u003cp\u003eCambridge; Maryland: Cornell Maritime Pres, 1952; (1939). Fourth edition (as stated parenthetically on copyright page). Small folio in dark blue polished cloth; xv, 690 pages, numerous illustrations, 26 cm; index. 3 lbs 8 ounces before packing. Lacks jacket. A good (++) to very good (-) copy that shows some rubbing to edges and bumping to corners; small darkened spot on front cover near spine; endpapers stamped in ink (an association copy) and a tad foxed; binding intact but slightly askew; Please refer to photos. Hardcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFascinating survey of all the things rope can do, and a little piece of maritime military history. Illustrations are striking as aesthetic objects, and descriptions\/instructions surely useful for those with experience. This association copy was seemingly in the library of the \"USNS Longview T-AGM-3\",  originally called USNS Haiti Victory, which was \"built and operated as Greenville class cargo Victory ship which operated as a cargo carrier in both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean during World War II .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1960 she was renamed USNS Longview (T-AGM-3) Longview-class missile range instrumentation ship and converted to use as a missile tracking ship which operated in the Pacific Ocean Western Test Range until she was placed out of service and eventually disposed of.\" --Wikipedia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\/\/  Knots and splices. Noeuds et epissures. Nudos y empalmes Sailing. Nautical reference. How-to. Sailing. Boating, Maritime books. Rope Work. Crafts, Ornamentation. Association copy. US NAval \u0026amp; Military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\/\/  **Somewhat heavy item. Additional shipping fees may be needed for expedited or international orders. Please inquire**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graumont, Raoul; Hensel, John J.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46141142073602,"sku":"104169","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/4412\/1602\/files\/104169.jpg?v=1747076135","url":"https:\/\/bibliope.com\/products\/encyclopedia-of-knots-and-fancy-rope-work","provider":"Bibliope","version":"1.0","type":"link"}