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Book Description (Paperback, 1985). (1981) 1980s paperback reprint. Large 8vo paperback (155 x 234mm). Pp176. Colour plates of flies, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Creases to cover, usual slight browning to edges. Used but solidly intact, second-hand paperback. A practical and well-thought of introduction to the art of fly tying. This book divides the subject into four parts - the first part reviews the history and literature of the subject, the second part discusses tools and materials which is expanded in the third part and the fourth gives patterns. Chapters include: 'On Flies' by John Gay; The delusive art; Tools and materials; Ways and means; Patterns - wet flies - dry flies; 'On Colour' by James Ogden; Bibliography and other books of interest. . Seller Inventory # 19735
Book Description (Paperback, 1985). (1981) 1980s paperback reprint. Large 8vo paperback (155 x 234mm). Pp176. Colour plates of flies, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Slight use else good, solid, second-hand paperback. A practical and well-thought of introduction to the art of fly tying. This book divides the subject into four parts - the first part reviews the history and literature of the subject, the second part discusses tools and materials which is expanded in the third part and the fourth gives patterns. Chapters include: 'On Flies' by John Gay; The delusive art; Tools and materials; Ways and means; Patterns - wet flies - dry flies; 'On Colour' by James Ogden; Bibliography and other books of interest. . Seller Inventory # 23596
Book Description (Paperback, 1985). (1981) 1980s paperback reprint. Large 8vo paperback (155 x 234mm). Pp176. Colour plates of flies, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Slight use but solidly intact, second-hand paperback. Book-plate of William C. Siebert Jr. to inside front cover. A practical and well-thought of introduction to the art of fly tying. This book divides the subject into four parts - the first part reviews the history and literature of the subject, the second part discusses tools and materials which is expanded in the third part and the fourth gives patterns. Chapters include: 'On Flies' by John Gay; The delusive art; Tools and materials; Ways and means; Patterns - wet flies - dry flies; 'On Colour' by James Ogden; Bibliography and other books of interest. . Seller Inventory # 43507
Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Thus. FLY-TYING Wet and Dry Patterns Freddie Rice. Batsford Publishing, London 1985 first thus ISBN 0713423641 176pp Illustrated Trade Paperback. This copy is in fine unmarked condition bound in illustrated card covers as issued. Designed to be a practical, well-illustrated handbook covering the numerous aspects of fly-tying. Topics include the history of fly-tying, the tools and materials available, problems of fly-tying and how to overcome these problems. 25 patterns each for wet and dry flies are included. Ref R4. Seller Inventory # 013893