First published in a small edition in 1961, this book is about the art of lake fishing - not an easy form of fishing - and about the high lakes of North Wales in particular. The author's other books include "The Poacher's Handbook" and "Portrait of a Country Artist".
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Seller: S.Carter, NEWPORT, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition.1st.printing thus-first in this edition.fine hardback in fine dustwrapper. Seller Inventory # 68ewgdbnds,m
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR010802824
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR004426177
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Seller: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Christopher Wormell (illustrator). First Thus. This copy is in as new condition bound in black cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. There is a neat inscription to the f.e.p. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. First published in a small edition in 1961, this book is about the art of lake fishing - not an easy form of fishing - and about the high lakes of North Wales in particular. This enlarged and revised edition has the benefit of wood engravings by Christopher Wormell. Ref V V 2. Seller Inventory # 034014
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Seller: Barter Books Ltd, Alnwick, NORTH, United Kingdom
Blue hardback cloth cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. G : in good condition with marked and chipped dust jacket in clear protective wrap. Browning to pages and text block. Ink inscription to front ep. 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). 160pp. Seller Inventory # nia32
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). (1961) 1991 2nd edition. 8vo (142 x 223mm). Pp159. Wood engravings by Christopher Wormell. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in water-wrinkled, rubbed dust-wrapper. Pencil list of flies to rear end-paper. Reminiscences and tales of flyfishing the high mountain lakes of North Wales. Chapters include: First trout; The way to the hills; Places without names; Personal comfort; The fly that catches the trout; Cannibals and big trout; Beneath the water; Dry fly and my delight; A deer-hair fly; The black outlook; Legends; Natural lakes and dams; Atmosphere; Characters with fishing rods; The dream. . Seller Inventory # 26096
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). (1961) 1991 2nd edition. 8vo (142 x 223mm). Pp159. Wood engravings by Christopher Wormell. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults / slightly foxed. Good-plus in slightly used dust-wrapper. Reminiscences and tales of flyfishing the high mountain lakes of North Wales. Chapters include: First trout; The way to the hills; Places without names; Personal comfort; The fly that catches the trout; Cannibals and big trout; Beneath the water; Dry fly and my delight; A deer-hair fly; The black outlook; Legends; Natural lakes and dams; Atmosphere; Characters with fishing rods; The dream. . Seller Inventory # 30409
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Seller: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Wormell, Christopher (illustrator). First edition. 1st thus 1991. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper. The art of lake fishing and the lakes of North Wales in particular. Black boards, gilt title to spine. 159 pages. B/w illustrations. Minimal bumping to spine and corners. Top edge of textblock slightly dusty else contents fine. Brown pictorial wrapper is rubbed at edges. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! Seller Inventory # 1329311
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Seller: BookAddiction (IOBA, IBooknet), Canterbury, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Wormell, Christopher (illustrator). 1st Edition. 160pp. Blue cloth-covered boards, silver titles on spine. Boards mottled. Bumped spine ends. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket in Brodart style wrapper, sun faded, lightly soiled, price clipped. 8vo. The author's personal experiences of the art of lake fishing and about the high lakes of North Wales in particular, told with his usual relaxed charm and unnecessary modesty. Seller Inventory # 012545
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). (1961) 1991 2nd edition. 8vo (142 x 223mm). Pp159. Wood engravings by Christopher Wormell. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper with small, tape-repaired tear. Reminiscences and tales of flyfishing the high mountain lakes of North Wales. Chapters include: First trout; The way to the hills; Places without names; Personal comfort; The fly that catches the trout; Cannibals and big trout; Beneath the water; Dry fly and my delight; A deer-hair fly; The black outlook; Legends; Natural lakes and dams; Atmosphere; Characters with fishing rods; The dream. . Seller Inventory # 19228
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