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THE HAMLYN BOOK OF KNOTS.**

THE HAMLYN BOOK OF KNOTS.**

THE HAMLYN BOOK OF KNOTS.**
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THE HAMLYN BOOK OF KNOTS.**

by BUDWORTH**, GEOFFREY:

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ISBN 10
0600591948
ISBN 13
9780600591948
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LONDON.HAMLYN,1997.UK,slim Qrto HB+dw/dj,1st edn.FINE/FINE. No owner inscrptn,and no price-clip to dw/dj.Crisp,glossy, laminated colour photographic illustrated dw/d;j with negligible shelf-wear and creasing to edges - no nicks or tears present. Minisculely bumped with miniscule, with reciprocal creases to head of spine/backstrip and only one corner minisculely bumped.Top+ fore-edges bright and pristine; contents bright,tight and pristine. Unblemished,charcoal-grey paper-covered bds with white ink printed letters+knot silhouette to upper bd+spine/backstrip with immaculate,t wo-colour knot photographic eps.UK,slim Qrto HB+ dw/dj,1st edn,6-160pp includes double-page two-tone colour knot photographic half-title+title pages,contents list/table,directory of knots,author introduction,5 chapters/sections each with double- page monochrome photographic separators,profuse two-colour diagrams,a glossary,a biblio,the international Guild of Knot Tyers and an index. We all use knots,whether scaling the heights of great mountains, sailing across empty expanses of ocean or tying up shoe laces and parcels.'The Hamlyn Book of Knots' is the ultimate knot book, providing easy-to-follow expert instruction in how to tie over 80 of the world's most useful knots.Firstly a directory uses distinctive symbols in an at-a-glance key to the applications of every knot, from the Alpine Butterfly to the Zeppelin Bend.These symbols are featured on every page throughout the book to enable easy cross-reference between sections.Next,a comprehensive introduction contains essential background information on ropes and lines,and a thorough examination of terms and techniques.The book is divided into five sections - boating and sailing,outdoor pursuits, caving and climbing,angling and fishing,and house and home - to help you choose the best knot for your needs. Every entry contains information on the history of the knot and a description of its most common uses.Colour illustrations guide you step-by-step through the stages of tying each knot correctly, efficiently and safely. Invaluable reference for both the novice knot-tyer - looking to be competent quickly - and old hands - wishing to expand their expertise - 'The Hamlyn Book of Knots' is the perfect companion to the world of rope and knot-tying.The author is the co-founder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, founded in 1982.He is an occasional broadcaster and consultant on knot-tying, and a frequent contributor to the quarterly journal Knotting Matters. Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk, because of the weight of this item,for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!

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Title
THE HAMLYN BOOK OF KNOTS.**
Author
BUDWORTH**, GEOFFREY:
Illustrator
illus with colour diagrams.
Book Condition
Used - FINE.
Jacket Condition
FINE.
Quantity Available
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Edition
UK,Qrto HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0600591948
ISBN 13
9780600591948
Publisher
LONDON.HAMLYN,1997.
Place of Publication
London, Uk
This edition first published
July 15, 1997
Keywords
q52.GENERAL.UK,Qrto,HB+dw/dj,1st edn.ISBN 0600591948.KNOTS+KNOT TYING.ALPINE BUTTERFLY.ZEPPELIN BEND.BOATING+SAILING KNOTS.CAVING+CLIMBING KNOTS.ANGLING+FISHING KNOTS.OUTDOOR PURSUITS+KNOTS.MONKEY FIST.SHEET BEND.MOORING HITCH.ROUND TURN AND TWO HALF-HITC
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