New York: William Morrow & Co., 1947 2021-10-30. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Fly plates by Dr. Edgar Burke, Drawings by Ivin Sickels 2nd.. Signed by Author. No. 56 of 249 signed copies. 3/4 green morocco, spine gilt in 6 compartments, raised bands, top-edge-gilt, deckle edge, many leaves unopened, profusely illus., 640 pp.. Lacking extra suite of color plates in envelope. Firm binding, bright unmarked pages, light tanning to paste-downs, chipping to leather along spine. Well packaged in a box, ships with tracking.

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Bookseller: Resource for Art and Music Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 211030003
Title: With Fly, Plug, and Bait
Author: Bergman, Ray
Illustrator: Fly plates by Dr. Edgar Burke, Drawings by Ivin Sickels 2nd.
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: William Morrow & Co.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1947 2021-10-30

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