Books

Reed Wellington 1969 5th Edn. 8vo Illust 289p Illust by Eric Heath. A popular guide for all fishermen. The first part is a comprehensive instruction on how, where and why to fish. The second section provides description and drawing of over 100 of the commonly caught fish. - Fine

Reed Wellington 1960. Illust by Eric Heath. Green cloth cover. A popular guide for all fishermen. The first part is a comprehensive instruction on how, where and why to fish. The second section provides description and drawing of over 100 of the commonly caught fish. 8vo Illust 289p - Very Good

A.H. & A. W. Reed Wellington 1970 reprint, 8vo Illust 327p D/J. This book covers the whole field of catching fish for sport, the gear, techniques, the fish and their behaviour. Discusses the Maori calendar that deserves careful study by all anglers. - Fine

George Allen & Unwin   London 1953, 8vo Illust 162p D/J.    Translated from the 1948 French edition by Bernard Miall.  An introduction into the world of the underwater hunter by scientist , adventurer and expert guide.  Describes the equipment, and the weapons used in this hunt for fish underwater. Once the preserve of ther Mediterranean the sport has now gained worldwide popularity especially in Australia and New Zealand. .  16 B&W photos,  D/J has some rubbing and is price clipped, Prelims has some foxing . - Very Good

 

 

 

Random House   London 1953 3^rd printing, 8vo. Illust. 203pp. D/J.   Story of a year long expedition of the author, son of the author of Sherlock Holmes books, and  his wife to the Indian Ocean.   Big game fishing off the African coast.  Adventures in the coral islands of the Mafia Channel, the seas of Zanzibar, Kilwa Kisiwani and the ruins of the Palace of Songa Manara.As well as an adventure and search for the unknown, in both man and animals, it is also a search for personal freedom.  -D/J rubbed and small piece missing (P/C?)  Slight water damage. "One of the most exciting chronicles of adventure to be published in many a month.....guaranteed to set your pulses racing"....The New York Times.  Nr Fine  

John Murray  London 1952 1st Edn. 8vo Illust 203p  Blue cloth cover  Story of a year long expedition of the author, son of the author of Sherlock Holmes books, and his wife to the Indian Ocean.  Big game fishing off the African coast. Adventures in the coral islands of the Mafia Channel, the seas of Zanzibar, Kilwa Kisiwani and the ruins of the Palace of Songa Manara.As well as an adventure and search for the unknown, in both man and animals, it is also a search for personal freedom. , Cover has some  rubbing on corners. Some  foxing.   "One of the most exciting chronicles of adventure to be published in many a month.....guaranteed to set your pulses racing"....The New York Times –Very good          

David Ell Publishing Sydney 1991, 4to Illust 320p, deluxe edn. of 300 copies numbered and signed by the author, bound in full bonded red leather with a 19^thcentury angling scene set into the front cover. The most comprehensive book written on the history of fresh and salt water fishing in Australia covering the sport from the unique methods of early Aboriginals to the present day. Over 250 illustrations in black and white and colour. Contains a 20 page bibliography of Australian fishing books –Mint 

Australian Fishing Network Melbourne 2000, 4to Illust 292p + prelims, leather bound limited edition of 500 numbered and signed copies in slipcase. 'Not just a book for saltwater anglers. An Illustrated History.  All anglers, whatever their individual persuasion, will benefit from this erudite and highly readable investigation of the origins of their sport. Anglers everywhere should be proud that Bob Dunn and Peter Goadby had the vision and dedication to complete this monumental work' (Mike Leech, President IGFA). Mint

AFN Melbourne 2000, 4to. Illust 292p + prelims, D/J. 'Not just a book for saltwater anglers. All anglers, whatever their individual persuasion, will benefit from this erudite and highly readable investigation of the origins of their sport. Anglers everywhere should be proud that Bob Dunn and Peter Goadby had the vision and dedication to complete this monumental work' (Mike Leech, President IGFA. trade edition - Mint