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Modern Development of the Dry Fly: the new dry fly patterns, the manipulation of dressing them, and practical experiences of their use

Modern Development of the Dry Fly: the new dry fly patterns, the manipulation of dressing them, and practical experiences of their use

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Modern Development of the Dry Fly: the new dry fly patterns, the manipulation of dressing them, and practical experiences of their use

by Halford, Frederic M

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London: George Routledge, 1910. Edition De Luxe, No. 13 of 75 copies for the UK (plus another 50 for the USA), signed by the author. Illustrated with 27 color halftone plates, 18 photogravures on mounted India proof paper, and numerous text illustrations; Vol. II contains 33 flies in 9 recessed card mounts. 2 vols. 4to. Red 3/4 calf, matching cloth sides, t.e.g., others uncut. A little rubbed, spines sunned, else fine. Bookplates. Custom half morocco slipcase and chemise. Edition De Luxe, No. 13 of 75 copies for the UK (plus another 50 for the USA), signed by the author. Illustrated with 27 color halftone plates, 18 photogravures on mounted India proof paper, and numerous text illustrations; Vol. II contains 33 flies in 9 recessed card mounts. 2 vols. 4to. A lavish example of book production, superbly illustrated, and with the complete set of 33 actual flies mounted in Vol. II. Hampton 45; Kerridge 80; Gee 93; Litchfield 73

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Title
Modern Development of the Dry Fly: the new dry fly patterns, the manipulation of dressing them, and practical experiences of their use
Author
Halford, Frederic M
Format/Binding
Illustrated with 27 color halftone plates, 18 photogravures on mounted India proof paper, and numerous text illustrations; Vol.
Book Condition
Used - Red 3/4 calf, matching cloth sides, t.e.g., others uncut. A little rubbed, spines sunned, else fine. Bookplates. Custom half mor
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Edition
Edition De Luxe, No. 13 of 75 copies for the UK (plus another 50
Publisher
George Routledge
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1910
Keywords
Angling | Frederic M. Halford
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