The Book of Fly Patterns (DELUXE EDITION)

Language: English

Published by Beinfeld Publishing, New York, 1987

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Seller: David Foley Sporting Books, Dallas, PA, U.S.A.David Foley Sporting Books

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Half bound in brown Niger goatskin and marbled boards; gilt spine titles on black leather panels between raised bands; oblong 8vo; 367pp; illustrated with color plates of flies & b/w photos by Matthew Vinciguerra and drawings by Ernest Lussier; black cloth-covered, felt-lined slipcase with opening trimmed in matching leather; limited to 250 numbered copies (#25) signed by Leiser plus 6 other contributors. Inset to front pastedown, a llama fly tied by Leiser. A compendium of more than 1,000 classic and contemporary patterns for the most effective and popular fresh and saltwater flies. A copied portion of a typed letter from one of the contributors laid in states only 86 copies of the intended limitation were actually produced due to problems with the binder. This copy in near fine, collectible condition with a slipcase showing light wear. A beautiful production and somewhat hard-to-find today.

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Book of Fly Patterns (DELUXE EDITION)
Author
Leiser, Eric
Publisher
Beinfeld Publishing, New York
Publication year
1987
Condition
Near Fine
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Seller catalogs
Fishing (general), Fly Fishing, Fly Tying

David Foley Sporting Books

Dallas, PA, U.S.A.

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I specialize in books and ephemera on fishing, hunting, archery and firearms. Within these topics are works on trout, salmon, bass, salt water, fly fishing, fly tying, rod building, tackle catalogs and reference titles. Hunting contains works on African, Asian and North American big game; bird shooting-both upland and waterfowl; plus sporting dogs. Only a small portion of my inventory is listed here so please ask for titles not seen. Wants lists are accepted and often I am able to locate these books for you. Also, my inventory can be viewed by appointment.…

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