SALT WATER FISHING. Foreword by Zane Grey
by Heilner, Van Campen
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A very good bright copy with gilt lettering to both the front panel and spine of the book. The jacket is only very good with a m
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Penn Publishing Co, 1937. First edition. Hardcover. A very good bright copy with gilt lettering to both the front panel and spine of the book. The jacket is only very good with a much sunned spine. A classic in it's day with color plates, paintings, and a large section of black-and-white photos. 451 pages. Foreword by Zane Grey, with a full-page photo of the author and Zane Grey from 1916. "From the great leaping marlin and giant tuna to the lowly plaice or flounder, Mr. Heilner runs the complete gamut of angling emotions. From Nova Scotia to
the Caribbean and from British Columbia to the South Seas. The chapters form a series of fascinating anecdotes, and at the end of each one is a "Guide" giving exhaustive information about tackle to use for each fish and when, where, and how to go about catching them.
the Caribbean and from British Columbia to the South Seas. The chapters form a series of fascinating anecdotes, and at the end of each one is a "Guide" giving exhaustive information about tackle to use for each fish and when, where, and how to go about catching them.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15092
- Title
- SALT WATER FISHING. Foreword by Zane Grey
- Author
- Heilner, Van Campen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - A very good bright copy with gilt lettering to both the front panel and spine of the book. The jacket is only very good with a m
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Penn Publishing Co
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1937
- Keywords
- fishing, salt water, Zane Grey, illustrated, tackle, marlin
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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- Gilt
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