Books

The Lyons Press New York,  1999, 8vo, 210pp, D/J.  Foreword by Ted Leeson. A fly fishers progress. Babb is one of the most eccentric and riveting new voices to be heard in the world of  fly fishing, His story is unique as it is realised as related to the reader. From early days in Tennessee, his migration to backwoods Maine where he built his cabin. He explores his first fly rods in “Blue Collar Cane, his early use of the wet fly, and the expeditions he made for bream. Always he fishes with a maverick genius. From this early experiences he rose to become the editor of Greys Sporting Journal. -Fine/Fine     

Ellis & Smith London, 1949, 8vo,. Illust, 19pp,  pictorial card covers,  This catalogue was produced for the sale of a collection of his works in London in 1949 and included some of his important works.  These works are mainly on horse racing, hunting, shooting, and coursing with a set of eight  on the Quorn Hunt which was established in 1696, and is one of the world's oldest fox hunting packs.   Colour plate inset on cover. Another colour plate ( frontis ) and  twenty two sepia plates. - Fine

John Murray London, 1932 1st edn, 16mo,  illust,. 129pp,  Green Boards. Delightful prose and verse on South Country fishing, including a chapter on Thames chub. Sl foxing. Twelve black and white photographs. Ex private library.  page repaired. - Very Good.

MBA Publishing  Hobart 1993, forward by David Scholes, 8vo Illust 104p, decorative  boards. A way with trout. A refreshingly different book about fly fishing in the Leven River, Brumby’s Creek, The Great Lake, Little Pine, Bronte Lagoon and many other locations in Tasmanian - Mint

Outdoor Life,  1976, 9th prtg.  Revised and updated edition of Brooks best selling book on fly fishing, 8vo. Illust. 405pp. D/J. Includes successful casting, working a fly, buying equipment, new fly patterns, line techniques as well as many anecdotes of situations, people and streamside incidents.  Previous owners name embossed in fep- Near Fine                                                                                                                                                                             

Outdoor Life, 1976, 9th prtg. Revised and updated edition of Brooks best selling book on fly fishing, 8vo. Illust. 405pp.  D/J. Includes successful casting, working a fly, buying equipment, new fly patterns, line techniques as well as many anecdotes of situations, people and streamside incidents. - Fine

Hearst Marine Books New York. 1996 1st Edn. 8vo. Illust, 131pp. Soft Cover.  Practical hints , tips and tricks to choosing and using rope in boating. Over 100 line drawings and photographs. Discusses ropes, anchors, deck gear, anchoring, docking and other special situations. .- Fine

Batchworth Press London, 1948 edn, 12mo, Illust, 176pp. A collection of over 24 experiences and observations written as articles for The Field by the former Inspector of Salmon Fisheries.    Edited and illustrated by L.R. Brightwell.  Many references to fish and marine animals.  Light foxing on prelims.    Some rubbing to spine and edges.  Slight staining to green cloth cover. Internals Fine.

 Macmillan & Co.   London 1900, popular third  edn, 12mo. Illust. 365pp.  Pictorial cloth cover.  A collection of over 300 experiences and observations written as articles for The Field by the former Inspector of Salmon Fisheries.  Many references to fish and marine animals.  Foxing prelims and slight foxing  to most pages  Some rubbing to spine and edges. Slight insect damage to cover. Previous owners name. –  Very Good  

Lyons and Burford Publishing, New York. 1997, 4to. Illust. 358pp. D/J.  An exciting new book on tackle that will undoubtedly become a reference bible for many collectors. Particularly informative on the early methods of rod making and the methods of identifying early makers. An in depth coverage of traditional gear from the 1860’s to the 1920’s, and affordable production tackle from the 1930’s to the 1960’s. - Mint