Vintage Nautical - Fishing Library in Cambridge, MA

Well, fisherman, and fishing fans, I have some items here that can take you back a few years and help you get your Nautical freak on.
A small collection of Vintage Nautical and Fishing Books
Virtually all of these books are in Good-to-Excellent condition
1946 Useful Knots and How To Use Them Book
This comes from the Plymouth Cordage Company, and 1946, one of a series of Plymouth Date Books for Rope Users.
Included in the contents are directions for;
Whipping Knots
Stopper Knots
Overhand and Figure Eight Knots
Binding Knots
Square or Reef Knot
Surgeon's Knot
Loop Knots
Bowline, Double Bowline
Spanish Bowline
Man Harness
Noose
Halter Hitch
Running Bowline
Lariat
Hitches
Half Hitch
Two Half Hitches
Midshipman's Hitch
Clove Hitch
Cow Hitch
Neck Halter
Timber Hitch
Blackwall Hitch
Catspaw; Bend
Sheet bend
Carrick Bend
Fisherman's Knot
Sheepshank
Splicing
Short Splice
Long Splice
Eye Splice
Grommet and Selvagee Strap
As well as examples of Decorative and Useful Knots.
Next up are two books from the legendary fisherman, Gadabout Gaddis;
The Flying Fisherman by Gadabout Gaddis
This is a first paperback edition, from 1966, in excellent condition.
"Gadabout Gaddis' Guide to Where the Fish Are", from 1966, and published by Liberty Mutual, "Gadabout Gaddis' Guide to Where the Fish Are", from 1966.
This book, also in excellent condition, spans the waters from coast-to-coast, with tips on the best places to fish.
Also;
"Secrets of Successful Fishing," by Henry Shakespeare
As it states on it's cover, "The complete handbook on every kind of fishing - in fresh water and salt water - by a leading sportsman and expert ... With photographs, drawings and diagrams"
From 1956, and Golden Press Publications, "Fishes - The Guide To Familiar American Speices," by Herbert Zim and Hurst Shoemaker.
Seashores - A Guide To Shells, Sea Plants, Shore Birds and other Nautical Features of American Coasts
And, lastly,
'Fishes' - Full-color Pictures of the Shark, Octopus, Sea Horse, Porpoise and 17 other Varieties of Deep Sea Creatures, Plus An Aquarium - All Ready To Punch-Out and Assemble.
Note - This book, from 1959, has some wear-and-tear, and one of the Sea Creatures has previously been punched-out.
I am flexible to sell these books individually, or, as a Library.
Email me for links to my Photo Gallery (on Flicker), or for information of the great Antique & Vintage items I have - 3+ Rooms, from my Late Aunt and Uncle's Estate.
I am located in Cambridge, close to the Red Line, and parking is available in my driveway.
Or, you can visit my Vintage Sale, this weekend, Saturday (Feb 4th), between 9AM and 3PM, at 24 Kelly Road, in Cambridge
Peace
JTD