Rod Crafting: A Full-Color Pictorial and Written History from 1843 - 1960

Hatton, Jeffrey L

ISBN 10: 1571883576 / ISBN 13: 9781571883575

Published by Frank Amato Publications, Inc., 2005

About this Item

complete number line - 1st printing therefore 1st edition, Inscribed to a former owner ( a well known rod builder and Author), Signed by the Author and Dated "5/5/05" on page opposite full title, slight soiling to fore and bottom edges of text block - top corner of rear board slightly bumped - a 1/4" diameter stain to rear paste-down, dj now enclosed in mylar wrap shows light edge wear with slight fading to spine - no tears, chips, creases and original price intact on the rear panel with the bar-code, heavily illustrated with color photographs.

Seller Inventory # BX-454-B

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rod Crafting: A Full-Color Pictorial and Written History from 1843 - 1960
• Publisher: Frank Amato Publications, Inc.
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1571883576
• ISBN 13: 9781571883575
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

This unique, one-of-a-kind book is a must for anyone interested in the history of our great sport and collectors of antique fishing tackle. It takes a look at the history of fishing rods from the early 1800s to the 1970s, through text and hundreds of color photographs. With access to five private and extensive collections, Hatton covers the first three ages of rod-making: The smith age, up to 1870; the expansion era, 1870-1900; and the classic era, 1900-1970s. Forty-nine beautiful rods are featured, each with a description, history, notable features, and much more. Be warned: once you get into this book, you may look up to discover that several hours have gone by.