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This book in auction is a Hard Cover 

Great 

for collector 




The Science of Dry Fly Fishing

by

Fred G Shaw

famous fly fisherman and fly- tier of the era

champion trout fly casting tournament 1904

author of other famous books

1906

142p 

1st Ed 


and signed in black pen by Fred G Shaw

'authors thankyou note to prior owner" 

on 1st page after adverts

published by 

Bradbury, Agnew & Co Ltd

London


26 Black and white plates 

plus color plate after famous artist TG Targett

several adverts of famous retailers of Era 

14 pages at front

13 at rear

inc Hardy's farlow , G Little , Bernard, Army & Navy, Gamages , etc.

Great reference for tackle collectors

Very GOOD condition

 expected with  age and use approx 120 years old-  foxing / watermarks / stains too front and back pages - some other pgaes and page ends - creases tears to cover corners and minor marking / tears to some page and corner ends -   

Overall Condition: VERY GOOD


we place books into these categories ( opinions vary - so look at pics and ask any questions BEFORE bidding)

Excellent - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear

 

Very Good - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy

Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones

often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy

Good -  Some more serious faults as will

be described in listing

Fair -  with other faults

leaving a compromised copy even after repair

Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.

 Major defects will be listed


Please for a safe + smooth transaction
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- pics are part of description - ask if you need more - we are happy to assist
- insurance/ tracking needed on higher value items - please therefore consider your final expense as price of item/s
- if you would like item insured - message us 1st, before paying  - we will send you a combined invoice
- can combine shipping fees - ONLY if you message us 1st, before paying  - we will send you a combined invoice
- If item arrives damaged/lost - you will need to take any pics needed + claim with shipping co.
- duties / taxes are responsibility of buyer


an ENTIRE COLLECTION consigned to us from a PRIVATE ESTATE collection of very rare and the BEST fishing REELS , CATALOGS, AND MORE 
MESSAGE US IF YOUR A COLLECTOR    What we have Listed is a FRACTION of what we have available !