Lyon, Mississippi: Derrydale Press, 1994. Special Limited Edition. Fine. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Sterling condition hardcover copy of another fine publication by Derrydale Press, reprising classics in hunting and fishing and sport generally, this being contribution XI to the series Fly Fisherman's Gold, published in a Special Limited Edition of 2500 copies. Unbruised tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear; not ex-library, with neither underlining nor highlighting anywhere. Bound handsomely in brown cloth over over boards, ornately stamped lettering and illustrations in gilt and gray to front cover and spine. All edges gilt, decorated endpapers, tank-like in appearance. Apparently unread, spine still crackles. Blank publisher's personalized bookplate laid in. xvi [2], 4-305 pp. and with a few black-and-white engravings.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 350638
Title: Salmonia; or, days of fly fishing
Author: Davy, Humphry
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Special Limited Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Derrydale Press
Place of Publication: Lyon, Mississippi
Date Published: 1994
Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Derrydale Press|Sir Humphry Davy|trout-fishing|salmon-fishing|hunting|fishing|fly-fishing|dry flies

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