The Fly and the Fish
by Atherton, John
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Original blue cloth, spine titled in gilt, Anglers' Club crest in gilt on upper board. Minor sunning to spine, else a near fine
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Anglers' Club of New York, Macmillan Company, 1951. First edition, limited issue of 222 copies, with two inserted color plates of flies. Illustrated with drawings by Atherton. [iii], 195 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original blue cloth, spine titled in gilt, Anglers' Club crest in gilt on upper board. Minor sunning to spine, else a near fine copy in box with slight wear. First edition, limited issue of 222 copies, with two inserted color plates of flies. Illustrated with drawings by Atherton. [iii], 195 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. One of the most sought-after modern books on flies and fly-fishing, in its rarest and most desirable state. Bruns A161
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- Seller
- James Cummins Bookseller
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 244480
- Title
- The Fly and the Fish
- Author
- Atherton, John
- Format/Binding
- Illustrated with drawings by Atherton. [iii], 195 pp. 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Original blue cloth, spine titled in gilt, Anglers' Club crest in gilt on upper board. Minor sunning to spine, else a near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, limited issue of 222 copies, with two inserted co
- Publisher
- The Anglers' Club of New York, Macmillan Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1951
- Keywords
- Angling
- Bookseller catalogs
- Sports & Games;
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About the Seller
James Cummins Bookseller
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New York, New York
About James Cummins Bookseller
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