The Wharfedale Fly Book. Names and Directions for using 48 Standard patterns of Flies … [with:] Walbran's British Angler. First Series. Salmon, Trout, and Grayling. How, When, and Where to Catch Them [with:] Grayling and How to Catch Them and Recollections of a Sportsman

Walbran, Francis M.

Published by Leeds; Scarborough, 1895

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Title and 12 pp. fly patterns (listing 48 in all), printed on vellum, with pockets opposite, and felt sheets and additional pockets. With 88 inserted flies. 3 vols. 8vo. Choice angling Wallet (with specimen flies) from the Leeds author, editor, and tackle manufacturer Francis M. Walbran, whose advertisements describe his establishment as "The Northern Anglers Depôt", and whose emphasis is upon the Yorkshire rivers. Westwood & Satchell Supplement, p. 255; Heckscher 1998; Coleby p. 73; Hampton s Angling Bibliography p. 284 Fly wallet in full brown morocco, small title in gilt under flap. Some soiling to first and last leaves of vellum, owner name at head of title, a dozen flies showing signs of wear. Books in original tan or green cloth, minor soiling and wear, very good. Bookplate. Custom cloth folding box Title and 12 pp. fly patterns (listing 48 in all), printed on vellum, with pockets opposite, and felt sheets and additional pockets. With 88 inserted flies. 3 vols. 8vo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Wharfedale Fly Book. Names and Directions for using 48 Standard patterns of Flies … [with:] Walbran's British Angler. First Series. Salmon, Trout, and Grayling. How, When, and Where to Catch Them [with:] Grayling and How to Catch Them and Recollections of a Sportsman
• Publisher: Leeds; Scarborough
• Publication Date: 1895
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