1953 The Ashley Book of Knots 3900 knots!

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The Ashley Book of Knots
Written by Clifford Ashley
1953
This is the definitive book on knots. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to "Marlingspike Seamanship." Mr. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. Precisely named and classified (some new ones for the first time officially), they can be easily found in the big index. He tells when they appeared, something about their history, and what they are good for. Above all, Mr. Ashley gives explicit directions on how to tie them. He describes each step simply and clearly in the text and has penned right alongside some 7000 drawings to make it still more graphic. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. Mr. Ashley has devoted eleven years to writing this book, and it is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdote"
Book has 620 pgs.
It has a plastic cover over the dust jacket that has been taped in places.  There is some writing sporadically through the book. Looks like some one used this book to actually study out of.
One page has "Friends of Jack Shickell& Knot tying Society of Schickell Shackle Shack"  Signed by Jack Schickell.
Another page has a dedication to a shipmate and is also signed by Jack Schickell.
See photos for condition.