Harper & Brothers, 1926. First edition, first printing. Owner's gift inscription, some minor discoloration to boards, still very good to near fine with hinges firm in custom mylar cover.. Blue cloth titled in gilt, no dust jacket. Tipped in is a photograph of Zane Gray standing next to a marlin hanging by its tale which is very close to one of the photos in the book, evidently taken at the same time, which is inscribed and signed, "704 pd. Blue Marlin, Zane Grey" in his characteristic purple ink.

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Bookseller: The Hermitage Bookshop (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 119236
Title: Tales of the Angler's Eldorado, New Zealand
Author: Grey, Zane
Book Condition: Used - Owner's gift inscription, some minor discoloration to boards, still very good to near fine with hinges firm in custom mylar cove
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition, first printing
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Date Published: 1926
Keywords: Deep Sea Fishing, Salt Water Fishing, Marlin fishing.

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