Collection of 76 Publications / Book-titles (several of which have multiple Volumes) on Fly Fishing, General Angling [Sharks, Trout, Salmon etc.], Fishing, Fish in Culture and Zoology, Fish in Cooking and Fish-Preservation (for storage and cooking) plus one vintage metal box with 85 (!) antique / vintage Flies (Salmon-Flies / Trout-Flies), professionally tied in early 20th century Ireland (West Cork, c.1920-1940). Published between the years 1851 and 1999, this excellent and extensive collection includes for example William Houghton's 1879-edition of British Fresh-Water Fishes with all the chromolithographs, as well as the very rare, first ever publication on Salt-Water-Flyfishing, with hand-coloured plates on Connemara Fly Fishing from 185

[Fly Fishing / Angling - Collection] - Houghton, Rev. William / Bowden-Smith, Richard / Prosek, James [Walton, Isaac]/ Brooks, Joe and many others.

Published by London and other places of print, Harper Collins / William Mackenzie / John Van Voorst and others, 1851-1999., 1999

About this Item

Octavo. More than 3000 pages with many illustrations for the Beginner as well as the Advanced Angler. Original Hardcover and Softcover publications, often with the rare illustrated dustjacket in protective collector's Mylar. Many of the publications with some signs of wear but overall, and especially the collector's items in excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. The historical publications are true gems for the collector and this collection would be the perfect foundation for a meaningful Fly-Fishing-Library. This collection is the perfect gift for the Fly-Fisher. [Please ask for a full list with details and photographs of the books included in this collection]. The price includes an upgrade to worldwide free shipping of the collection per UPS Express. Sprache: english.

Seller Inventory # 28907AB

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collection of 76 Publications / Book-titles (several of which have multiple Volumes) on Fly Fishing, General Angling [Sharks, Trout, Salmon etc.], Fishing, Fish in Culture and Zoology, Fish in Cooking and Fish-Preservation (for storage and cooking) plus one vintage metal box with 85 (!) antique / vintage Flies (Salmon-Flies / Trout-Flies), professionally tied in early 20th century Ireland (West Cork, c.1920-1940). Published between the years 1851 and 1999, this excellent and extensive ...
• Publisher: London and other places of print, Harper Collins / William Mackenzie / John Van Voorst and others, 1851-1999.
• Publication Date: 1999
• Binding: Soft cover
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
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