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4to. 6.5 x 10 inches. xii + 133 + [1] + [2] pp. publisher's advertisements. FIRST EDITION. Bound in original green cloth, gilt. Deckled edges. Extremities worn and some foxing largely confines to margins and edges; otherwise a good copy. 1936 Inscription on first free endpaper and 1937 letter from Cadhay, Ottery St. Mary, full of detail concerning fly fishing, loosely inserted. Illustrated by coloured frontispiece. First edition of the first book published by one of the greatest trout fishermen. George Edward MacKenzie Skues (1858-1949) was introduced to fly fishing in 1874 when attending Winchester School. His subsequent career as a lawyer lasted until 1940 and he began chalk stream fishing in 1887, visiting the Itchen every season until 1938. Two later editions of this book appeared in 1914 and 1924. SPORTS/PASTIMES FISHING SPORT- RURAL PURSUITS FISHES 20TH CENTURY A&C BLACK SPORTS/PASTIMES. Seller Inventory # 22946
Title: MINOR TACTICS OF THE CHALK STREAM And ...
Publisher: Adam and Charles Black., London
Publication Date: 1910
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1376032228I4N00
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores wet fly fishing techniques that can be used to catch trout, which the author argues have been overlooked by anglers in favor of dry fly fishing techniques despite their effectiveness. The book begins with an explanation of the history and evolution of wet fly fishing, before discussing the specific tactics and strategies that anglers can use to improve their success rate when using wet flies. The author also provides detailed instructions on how to tie wet flies, including patterns for some of the most effective flies for trout. The book is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced anglers alike, and offers a wealth of information that can help anglers to improve their skills and catch more fish. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330353332_0
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Seller: Stephen Dadd, Ashford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. 133pp. Light spots to endpapers. O/w Clean copy internlly. No inscriptions. Some marks to external cloth. Binding remains strong. Includes supply & fitting of new correctly sized protective lyfjacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 55926/D-4
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Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
leather_bound. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_421441219
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781313059091
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781313059091
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781314715934
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781314715934
Seller: Grampian Books, Est. 1990, ELLON, ABDNS, United Kingdom
Third edition. xiv + 133pp; frontispiece plate. Original brown buckram with gilt lettering to spine. No inscriptions. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 11113
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Seller Inventory # B9781314715934
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