Books

Antiquarian Angler Sydney 1994,  Limited edition.   4to Illust 228p plus lift out guide.  Pictorial Boards.     'A fascinating look at the shooting irons of the Aussie anglers of yesteryear"..........Modern Fishing. Contains a photograph and description of over 250 reels, their history and chronology. This has become the essential guide for collectors of Australian fishing reels. The contents have been supported by supplements that add to the range of reels and provide an updated value guide.  Signed by author.    Scarce –Very Fine   

David Ell Publishing Sydney 1991,  Limited edition of  300.   4to Illust 320p, Brown Leather 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.  It includes a 20 page bibliography of Australian fishing books and has over 250 illustrations in black and white and colour. Included loose lithograph by Robyn Dunn.  –As new                       

C. Farlow & Co London 1960. 8vo Illust. 155p. Soft cover. A complete guide for the fisherman, giving full details of tackle and accessories of all kinds, also containing illustrated articles on fishing by gentlemen of international repute. Has a separate price list. Compiled by Wing Commander S J Carr D.F.C. Previous owners stamp.- Fine

Sterling Publishing New York 1985, 4to Illust 160p soft cover. Colour Plates.  Foreword by Gary Lafontaine. Chapters on equipment, casting, presentation, dry fly fishing, nymphs, wading and etiquette with selected fly patterns and a bibliography. Previous owners name stamp on fep.  –Covered with a plastic protective cover. - Fine

Rigby Ltd.  Adelaide 1977  1^stedn 8vo Illust  165p. D/J has sl rubbing to edges. Describes how trout behave, where to find them and how to catch them. This information is woven into amusing exploits and lessons learnt from the victories and the ones that got away. Ink mark on top –  Fine                                        

published privately by the author Peebles 1989, 8vo Illust 226p, soft cover A reference book of old English tackle and accessories supplemented by data and historical facts. Illustrated with many early engravings and b/w photographs. - Mint

Published privately by the compiler Peebles 1990 reprint, 8vo Illust 275p. Brown Cloth Cover. Describes the most interesting English fishing tackle patents between 1850 and 1950 - Mint

MacDonald Publishers Edinburgh 1982 8vo Illust 208 plus adverts. Brown leaterette cover. Hardy's were inventive in design, accurate in engineering, and quietly irresistible in publicity. Almost every year they produced a catalogue, showing off their wares to the world’s fishermen. This is a collection of the best pages from 1886 to 1954. signed by WT Hardy and author. Very Fine