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

Kentfield, California. Newton. K. Gregg. 1971. Quarto (12 x 9 1/2). Limited Edition. One of 350 copies published. 153 pp. plus 15 plates of fish; six of which are beautifully hand colored. The plates were printed by The Meriden Gravure Company. The Coris Frerei, water colored primarily in shades of purple and green, is especially attractive. Introduction by George Sprague Myers. Foreword by Albert E. Gunther. This is a large, beautiful book, reprinting the rare first edition of 100 copies published in 1867. The Introduction by the late Professor Myers is excellent, placing the book in historical context with other famous ichthyological works published between the years 1820 and 1870. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt titles on the spine. A fine book still in the original shrink wrap and shipping box. .

Kentfield, California. Newton. K. Gregg. 1971. Quarto (12 x 9 1/2). Limited Edition. One of 350 copies published. 153 pp. plus 15 plates of fish; six of which are beautifully hand colored. The plates were printed by The Meriden Gravure Company. The Coris Frerei, water colored primarily in shades of purple and green, is especially attractive. Introduction by George Sprague Myers. Foreword by Albert E. Gunther. This is a large, beautiful book, reprinting the rare first edition of 100 copies published in 1867. The Introduction by the late Professor Myers is excellent, placing the book in historical context with other famous ichthyological works published between the years 1820 and 1870. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt titles on the spine. A fine book still in the original shrink wrap and shipping box. .

Kentfield, California. Newton. K. Gregg. 1971. Quarto (12 x 9 1/2). Limited Edition. One of 350 copies published. 153 pp. plus 15 plates of fish; six of which are beautifully hand colored. The plates were printed by The Meriden Gravure Company. The Coris Frerei, water colored primarily in shades of purple and green, is especially attractive. Introduction by George Sprague Myers. Foreword by Albert E. Gunther. This is a large, beautiful book, reprinting the rare first edition of 100 copies published in 1867. The Introduction by the late Professor Myers is excellent, placing the book in historical context with other famous ichthyological works published between the years 1820 and 1870. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt titles on the spine. A fine book still in the original shrink wrap and shipping box. .

New York, New York. Kevin Begos Publishing, Inc. 1996. Quarto. (10 x 8). 138 pp. plus colophon. Limited Edition. Book number 2 of 250 copies published (although others suggest that maybe 100 copies or fewer were published, but who knows, except the publisher, and he ain’t talking). Signed by Palmer Baker and Thomas Aquinas Daly on the limitation page. With six reproductions of watercolors by Thomas Aquinas Daly tipped-in. Also with six additional stories not included in the 1965 first edition. This is a fine letterpress edition, printed on Artemis paper. With the four-page prospectus laid-in. The book is bound in gray cloth spine with a paper titling label and handmade paper with pieces of flora mixed in. Blue cloth slip case. It's attractive. Fine in a fine slip case..

London. Chapman and Hall. 1854. First Edition. 8vo. (7 ½ x 5 ½). viii, [1], 155 pp. Illustrated frontispiece showing 'This Noble River'. With seven black and white plates in the text. Text vignettes. Includes an interesting discussion on rods, lines, and the making of artificial flies; although the methods described for making flies are somewhat arcane, they are still relevant to those folks with an interest in mid-nineteenth century fly dressing techniques. The book is bound in the original dark blue blind-stamped cloth with gilt titles on the spine and a gilt mayfly on the front cover. Professionally rebacked many years ago, two bookplates, one angling, the other belonging to Lionel Cresswell, the nineteenth century publisher of the Stemmata Alstoniana. Very good. .

Philadelphia, Pennslyvania. Methodist Episcopal Book and Publishing House. 1875. First Edition. Octavo (6 1/2 x 5). [2], 3-278 pp. Illustrated frontispiece. Text illustrations. The Rev. traveled by ship from New York to California via the isthmus at Panama and landed in San Francisco. He meandered through the state, hunts and fishes with gusto, a bit skeptical of the Western outdoor experience, but nonetheless thoroughly enjoyed the Sierra mountains. There’s very little God-talk and that’s a plus for the reader. The book is bound in its original brown decorated cloth with gilt titles on the spine and front cover. With the bookplate Wilbur G. Downs, a world-famous naturalist an medical researcher. There’s some edge wear to the binding and a bit of foxing in the text, otherwise very good..

Fort Klamath, Oregon. A Stillwater Productions Publication. 1997. First Edition. 4to. 184 pp. Color photo frontispiece. Color photos. Text illustrations and diagrams. The most comprehensive and practical title on fishing for large trout in still waters I have read. I have used Mr. Rickards recommended fly patterns and techniques on Lake Almanor for several years (and while I haven't caught any giant trout, I have caught a good number of them) with excellent results. Bound in blue cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial dust jacket. Fine with a fine dust jacket..

New York. Charles Scribner's Sons. 1927. Trade edition after the limited edition of 1922. 8vo. (8 x 6). 159 pp. Photo frontispiece showing Mr. Hewitt playing a large salmon. Black and white plates. Text illustrations. Includes chapters on The Life History and Habits of Salmon - Tackle - What the Fish Sees - Wet-Fly Fishing - Dry-Fly Fishing - Nymph-Fly Fishing - Drag and Dropper Flies - Fishing Still Water, etc. The book is bound in green cloth with gilt titles. Light corner wear, spine gilt a little dulled, otherwise very good..

New York. Charles Scribner's Sons. 1925. First trade edition after the limited edition of 1922. 8vo. (8 x 6). 159 pp. Photo frontispiece showing Mr. Hewitt playing a large salmon. Black and white plates. Text illustrations. Includes chapters on The Life History and Habits of Salmon - Tackle - What the Fish Sees - Wet-Fly Fishing - Dry-Fly Fishing - Nymph-Fly Fishing - Drag and Dropper Flies - Fishing Still Water, etc. The book is bound in green cloth with gilt titles. Just a touch of wear to the cloth. A very good, bright book..

Kinross. David Brown & Son. 1934 [1874]. Revised Edition. 8vo. (8 x 5). 148 pp. plus 14 pp. angling ads. Photo frontispiece. Black and white plates. Two folding maps. Includes chapters on: The Lake - Variety of Fish - Food of Trout - Rod-Fishing and Competitions - Angling Hints, etc. Also includes 'The Loch Leven Angler Map of Loch Leven' laid-in (in its own binding with folding map). The book is bound in decorative gray cloth with black titles. Previous owner's name penciled on the end paper, but this a bright, clean, very good book. .

Derby: Published by Thomas Richardson; Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., London. 1838. First edition. Octodecimo (5 1/2 x 4 1/4). [5], 6-98 pp. Hand colored engraved frontispiece of a fishing scene within borders of artificial flies. Woodcut title page vignette. Woodcut illustrations throughout the book. Author’s Preface. Includes chapters on The Fishes’ Petition - General Observations and Instructions - The Principal Angling Rivers of England, with the Fish Peculiar to Them - The Most Favourable Seasons for Angling - On Baits in General - Lines - Rods - Hooks - Artificial Fly Fishing - A Description of the Fishes (Salmon, Trout, Pike, Perch, Grayling, Ruffe, Carp, Tench, Bream, Barbel, Roach, Dace, Chub, Gudgeon, Bleak, Eel, Loach, Bullhead, and, finally, Stickleback) - The Angler’s Progress. And a final chapter on Otters. Quite a scarce book, especially with the hand colored frontispiece. Westwood and Satchell describe the book without mention of the frontispiece - these two exemplars of… Read More

London. A&C Black. 1998. First Edition. Octavo (8 x 5 1/2). 260 pp. including bibliography, index. Many black and white photos showing Mr. Skues on streams and rivers fishing plus a few of his contemporaries. Foreword by John Goddard. This book is a comprehensive account of the life of a remarkable fly fishermen, naturalist, keen observer, and a supreme stream-side tactician. There’s chapters on Skues and the Trout - Fly Dressing - Fly Patterns - Skues and the Nymph - Skues the Observer - Skues the Humorist - Famous Fly Fishermen - Dry Fly, Wet Fly: Halford, Skues and the Nymph, etc. The book is bound in cream cloth with black titles. Pictorial dust jacket. A nice book. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with lightly faded spine panel..

No place. [n.d., but ca. 1991]. 8vo. 16 pp. Black and white photos, illustrations. A brief tribute to Roderick Haig-Brown. Pictorial wrappers. Very good.. Soft cover.

New York. Universe Publishing. 1996. First Edition. 8vo. 80 pp. Color photo frontispiece. Historical photos. Color photos showing fishing in different sections of the country. Bound in green pictorial cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial dust jacket. Fine in a fine dust jacket. .

Portland, Oregon. Frank Amato Publications. 1986. New Edition. 8vo. (7 ½ x 5 ½). 132 pp. including index. Numerous color plates of flies, showing effective flies for all northwest waters. Text drawings. Complete descriptions of the flies listed - how to dress and fish them. The book is bound in stiff pictorial wrappers with white titles and a white metal comb spine binding. A nice book. Fine..

London. Printed by Arthur Taylor, 39, Coleman Street, Printer to the Honourable City of London. 1847. 8vo. (7 x 5). 36 pp. Folding holograph type-script, 'Thames Angling Preservation Society', as frontispiece. The rules and guidelines to fishing in the two rivers. OCLC records no copies of this edition. The book is bound in quarter brown calf with brown cloth boards. A fragile book. Light rubbing to corners, some browning in the text, armorial bookplate, otherwise very good..