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By unanimous agreement, this is simply the best work on the subject the definitive book. Mr. Garrison, a mechanical engineer by training, built perhaps the finest rods ever and describes how it s done. He died before the book was first published (in 1977) though his protégé, Hoagy B. Carmichael, completed it and brought it to publication. Essential reading for all who admire fine bamboo rods. A useful section is included on restoration, refinishing and repair as well. Now In Its Third Printing
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"...this is one of the best books you can find on building your own bamboo flyrod." -- Sports Afield Magazine
"This edition is beautifully executed--quality paper, printing, blinding and slipcase." -- Gray's Sporting Journal - Richard Kilgore
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A MASTER'S GUIDE TO BUILDING A BAMBOO FLY ROD. By Everett Garrison & Hoagy B. Carmichael.
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Meadow Run Press. Stone Harbor, New Jersey. 2001, 1994
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1994). (1977) 2001 3rd edition reprint. Large 4to (230 x 300mm). Ppxxx,296. B/w photographs, illustrations. Two-tone buckram, spine titled in gilt, pictorial slip-case. Fine copy in slip-case. "By unanimous agreement, this is simply the best work on the subject - the definitive book. Mr. Garrison, a mechanical engineer by training, built perhaps the finest rods ever - and describes how it's done. He died before the book was first published (in 1977) though his protege, Hoagy B. Carmichael, completed it and brought it to publication. Essential reading for all who admire fine bamboo rods. A useful section is included on restoration, refinishing and repair as well." . Seller Inventory # 9386
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A MASTER'S GUIDE TO BUILDING A BAMBOO FLY ROD
Seller: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, United Kingdom
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1995. Slightly better than very good condition with no wrapper. Third Edition. Large format. Green cloth spine with black title. Cream boards with Mandarin symbol for the bamboo plant to front. Dark green endpapers. B/w photos and illustrations throughout. xvii and 296 pages inlcuding index. Second printing. Page 263/264 is creased. Else a lovely copy. Contained in publisher's slipcase which is rubbed at closed edge, scuffed to plain side, else firm. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! Seller Inventory # 1829682
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A MASTER'S GUIDE TO BUILDING A BAMBOO FLY ROD. By Everett Garrison & Hoagy B. Carmichael.
Published by
Meadow Run Press. Stone Harbor, New Jersey. 1994, 1994
ISBN 10: 0962060976
ISBN 13: 9780962060977
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1994). (1977) 1994 3rd edition. Large 4to (223 x 287mm). Ppxxx,296. B/w photographs, illustrations. Two-tone buckram, pictorial slip-case. Slight use else very good in slip-case. "By unanimous agreement, this is simply the best work on the subject - the definitive book. Mr. Garrison, a mechanical engineer by training, built perhaps the finest rods ever - and describes how it's done. He died before the book was first published (in 1977) though his protege, Hoagy B. Carmichael, completed it and brought it to publication. Essential reading for all who admire fine bamboo rods. A useful section is included on restoration, refinishing and repair as well." . Seller Inventory # 26913
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A MASTER'S GUIDE TO BUILDING A BAMBOO FLY ROD. By Everett Garrison & Hoagy B. Carmichael.
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2007). (1977) 2007 3rd edition reprint. Large 4to (229 x 295mm). Ppxxx,296. B/w photographs, illustrations. Two-tone buckram, pictorial slip-case. Very good in slightly used slip-case. "By unanimous agreement, this is simply the best work on the subject - the definitive book. Mr. Garrison, a mechanical engineer by training, built perhaps the finest rods ever - and describes how it's done. He died before the book was first published (in 1977) though his protege, Hoagy B. Carmichael, completed it and brought it to publication. Essential reading for all who admire fine bamboo rods. A useful section is included on restoration, refinishing and repair as well." . Seller Inventory # 58656
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A MASTER'S GUIDE TO BUILDING A BAMBOO FLY ROD
Seller: Thompson Natural History&Sporting Books, OAK RIDGE, NC, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Special Edition. 296 pages. Meadow Run Press "Deluxe" edition of Carmichael / Garrison's Master's Guide to Building a Bamboo Fly Rod. Published in extremely limited quantity of 36 copies, this copy being #14. Housed in a custom clamshell silk cloth box. Includes an essay from Hoagy Carmichael, signed letter from Hoagy Carmichael and William Trego (the book's publisher) describing the concept for the book, two 8 x 10 black and white photographs (one of Everett Garrison and his family and the other of Hoagy Carmichael building a rod), a letter dated 1918 from Garrison to his mother describing his experiences in the Army during WWI, a notecard from the publisher William D. Trego to the original book's owner. A scarce title that is highly sought after. Seller Inventory # 00425