Search Results: Authors starting with H from Bruce Cave Fine Fly Fishing Books

London. Groombridge and Sons. 1865. First Edition. 8vo. 220 pp. plus publisher's ads. Illustrated frontispiece. Eight black and white plates showing numerous fishing appliances. Tables. Covers apparatuses, baits, fish, and a concise history of sea fishing. Bound in the original blue decorated cloth with gilt titles. Professionally rebacked with new end papers. A very good copy. .

A black and white photograph of Roderick Haig-Brown in his study. An attractive photograph and one that is unrecorded. The photo shows Haig-Brown in a casual pose, standing by his desk with his library shelves n their books on his right, and with the large study window behind him which overlooks the Campbell River. Signed by the photographer, M. Donald. No date, but early 1960s. The photo measures 14 x 11 inches, with overall dimensions of 19 x 16 inches. Professionally matted and framed. Unrecorded and not listed in Roderick Haig-Brown: A Descriptive Bibliography. In fine condition. . Signed by Author(s).

New York. William Morrow & Company. 1941. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo (8 x 5 ½). 248 pp. Sixteen black and white plates of salmon and fishermen illustrated by Charles De Feo. Haig-Brown's time-honored story of the imperiled runs of Pacific Coast salmon and the native people who depend on their return for their livelihood. This copy is one the finest I've seen in several years. The book is bound in beige cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial dust jacket. Near fine with a little age-toning on the end papers in a near fine dust jacket with just a touch of edge wear.. First Edition..

New York. William Morrow & Company. 1941. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo (8 x 5 ½). 248 pp. Sixteen black and white plates of salmon and fishermen illustrated by Charles De Feo. Haig-Brown's time-honored story of the imperiled runs of Pacific Coast salmon and the native peoples who depend on their return for their livelihood. The book is bound in beige cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial dust jacket. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a chip on the back panel.. First Edition..

Ottawa. Environment Canada. 1974. First edition. Quarto (10 ½ x 8). 79 pp. The book is inscribed and signed by Ann and Roderick Haig-Brown (in Roderick’s hand) on the half-title page. Stunning color plates showing salmon as well as maps and diagrams. Haig-Brown's text is a passionate plea to save and restore the salmon stocks. In more than 30 years pursuing Haig-Brown books, this is the only example of The Salmon I’ve seen that is signed by Haig-Brown. The book is bound in gray pictorial wrappers with a Haida salmon printed on the front cover and title on the spine. Light edge ware. Very good.. Signed by Author..

Jonathan Cape. London. 1936. Octavo (8 x 5 1/2). 239 pp. Illustrated by C.F. Tunnicliffe. This is the first illustrated edition, and it’s a re-issue of the 1932 first edition published by A. & C. Black in 1932. Attractive color illustrated end papers, and Mr. Tunnicliffe’s text drawings add a nice touch as well. This was Haig-Brown's second published book, and it’s one that he had reservations about later on and wouldn't allow additional printings after the 1936 publication. This book is the second state binding with black titles on the spine. The book is fine in a very good dust jacket with some light staining on the spine panel..

Victoria, British Columbia. The Haig-Brown Fly Fishing Association of Victoria. 1997. Deluxe Edition. Letter "M" of 27 lettered copies published. Signed by Valerie Haig-Brown at the conclusion of her Foreword. Tipped-in color frontispiece by Patrick George. Octavo (9 x 6). 155 pp. including the colophon. Printed in two-color letterpress on Carlyle Japan paper. Illustrated by Patrick George and Loucas Raptis. Foreword by Valerie Haig-Brown. Exquisitely printed and bound by Morris Printing Company Ltd. This edition was published with the permission of the Haig-Brown family; proceeds from book sales assisted in the renovation of Haig-Brown House. The book is bound in tan leather and brown cloth boards with silver titles on the spine. Illustrated blue and silver end papers. In a matching leather slipcase. A stunning beautiful book. Fine in a fine slip case..

New York - Toronto. Farrar & Rinehart, Inc. 1941. First Edition. 8vo. (8 x 6). 290 pp. including index. Illustrated frontispiece. Drawings by Ralph Boyer. Text illustrations. The book is bound in brown cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial dust jacket. A few pencil ticks in the text, otherwise very good in a near very good dust jacket. .

London. Methuen & Company, Ltd. 1943 [1935]. Second printing. 8vo. (8 x 5 1/2). 308 pp. including index. Inscribed by the author. Text illustrations. Chapter vignettes. The author writes about all-manner of fishing - fly, bait, and spinning. The book is bound in green cloth with white titles. Pictorial dust jacket. Very good in near very good dust jacket with light chips and edge wear.. Signed by Author.

London. Arthur Barker, Ltd. 1935. First Edition. 4to. 308 pp. including index. Illustrated frontispiece. Text illustrations. Covers angling literature, salmon flies and fishing, dry-fly fishing, chalk streams, equipment, etc. Bound in green cloth with gilt titles and decorations. Spine and covers edges faded. Scattered foxing. Very good..

Devon, England. The Flyfisher's Classic Library. 2000. 8vo. (8 ½ x 6). 303 pp. including appendices. Limited Edition. Book number 229 of 950 copies published. Photo frontispiece in color showing Sir Herbert. Color plates of brightly colored salmon flies plus several pages reproduced from Herbert Maxwell's diary with color illustrations of salmon flies. Text drawings. A folding chart showing various hook sizes. The portion of the text on salmon flies is as fresh today as it was when penned nearly 120 years ago. The book is bound in full blue leather with gilt titles on the spine and FCL logo on the front cover. Marbled end papers. Silk ribbon marker. Top edge gilt. Blue cloth slip case. A nice book. Fine in a fine slip case. .

Grawn, Michigan. Sportsman's Outdoor Enterprises, Inc. 1982 [1938]. 8vo. (8 x 6). 49 pp. Includes chapters on Nicknames for Trout - Grayling - Brook - Rainbow - Brown - Miscellaneous Trouts - Seasons and Sizes - Something about Flies. Harold Smedley's books are always worth reading. The book is bound in light orange wrappers with black titles. A nice book. Fine..

Muskegon, Michigan. Westshore Publications. 1946. Third Printing. Octavo (8 x 5). 133 pp. Inscribed and signed by Harold Smedley to Enos Bradner, the late book author and Outdoor Editor of the Seattle Times. The book was presented to Mr. Bradner by Harold Smedley at an Outdoor Writers gathering in July, 1947, held in Alaska. Enos Bradner is famous for his steelhead fly creation, "Brad’s Brat." When the fourth printing of Smedley’s "Fly Patterns and Their Origins" appeared in 1950, Brad’s Brat was included in the updated edition - a combination of good fortune and the new friendship established between the two men. Color plate showing six nineteenth century fly patterns. Color plus black and plates. Harold Smedley wrote with great care and careful research about famous fly patterns and how they came to be known to fly fishermen. A key book for anyone interested in the history of fly patterns. A nice book. The book is bound in brown cloth with black titles. Pictorial… Read More

Muskegon, Michigan. Westshore Publications. 1946. Third Printing. Octavo (8 x 5). 133 pp. Color plate showing six nineteenth century fly patterns. Color plus black and plate. Harold Smedley captured with great care and careful research the most famous fly patterns and how they came to be known to fly fishermen. A key book for anyone interested in the history of fly patterns. A nice book. The book is bound in brown cloth with black titles. Pictorial dust jacket. A nice book. Fine in a good-very good dust jacket with a few chips at the edges. .

Muskegon, Michigan. Westshore Publications. 1946. Third Printing. 8vo. (8 x 5). 133 pp. Color plate showing six nineteenth century fly patterns. Black and plate. Text drawings. With the scarce Third Printing Prospectus laid-in. A key book for anyone interested in the history of fly patterns. Harold Smedley was a careful researcher who painstakingly chronicled the origins of the fly patterns herein. The book is bound in brown cloth with black titles. Pictorial dust jacket. A nice copy. A bright, very good book in a very good dust jacket with light edge wear. I’m not just rich in Smedley books; I’m super rich..

Muskegon, Michigan. Westshore Publications. 1946. Third Printing. Octavo (8 x 5). 133 pp. Inscribed and signed by Harold Smedley on the front free end paper. With an attractive color plate showing six nineteenth century fly patterns. Black and plate. Text drawings. An important book for anyone interested in the history of fly patterns and their originators. Harold Smedley was a careful, meticulous researcher who painstakingly chronicled the origins of the fly patterns described herein. The book is bound in brown cloth with black titles. Pictorial dust jacket. A nice book. A bright, very good book in a very good dust jacket with just a touch edge wear. I’m super rich in Smedley books.. Signed by Author.

Muskegon, Michigan. Westshore Publications. 1946. Third Printing. Octavo (8 x 5). 133 pp. Color plate showing six nineteenth century fly patterns. Color plus black and plate. I'm a huge Harold Smedley fan because his book captures with great care and careful research the most famous fly patterns and how they came to be known to fly fishermen. A key book for anyone interested in the history of fly patterns. A nice book. The book is bound in brown cloth with black titles. There’s a previous owner’s name neatly stamped on the front paste down, otherwise this is a fine, bright book..

London. Herbert Jenkins Ltd. 1960. First Edition. 8vo. 157 pp. including index. Black and white plates. Text illustrations. Bound in red cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial dust jacket. An attractive copy. Very good with a very good dust jacket.. Hardcover.

Camden, South Carolina. The Premier Press. 1985. 8vo. (7 x 5). 367 pp. Limited Edition. Book number 456 of 3000 copies published. Title page printed in brown and black. Color frontispiece with tissue guard. Color and black white plates. Text drawings. A well-written book by a master fly fisherman who was able to capture the essence of the sport and then describe it beautifully. Howard Walden was the last of the Derrydale authors to pass away in 1984. The book is bound in full blue leather with gilt titles and decorations. Marbled end papers. All edges gilt. A nice book. Fine..

London. Published at the Offices of Country Life. 1904. First Edition. Thick 8vo. (9 x 6). Two volumes. Vol. 1: 526 pp. including index. Vol. 2: 445 pp. including index. Numerous color plates showing a large number of artificial trout and salmon flies, some highlighted with hand-coloring. A plethora of black and white plates. Text illustrations. With contributions by G. A. Boulenger and John James Hardy, on salmon fishing and flies, and Captain C. E. Radclyffe on salmon fishing in Norway. Frederic M. Halford on fishing for trout with the floating fly, Martin Smith on fishing the river Test, A. E. Gathorne Hardy on angling for sea trout, F. G. Aflalo on sea-fishing, and R. B. Marston on angling for bream, barbel and tench, etc, etc. Both volumes bound in the original red cloth with gilt titles. Angling bookplates. Occasional foxing, volume 2 with chipping at the head of the spine, otherwise a very good set..