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THE DIARIES: Salem, Oregon. The Beaverdam Press. 1992. Octodecimo (6 x 4 1/2). Limited Edition. Set number 26 of 150 sets (about 75 sets of the planned 150 were bound and sold). Signed by Valerie Haig-Brown, Richard Bunse & the publisher, Earle Henness. Six Volumes: Vol. 1, 77 pp. Vol. 2, 76 pp. Vol. 3, 77 pp. Vol. 4, 75 pp. Vol. 5, 42 pp. plus the colophon comprise the diary entries. Vol. 6 with 12 fold-out panels each holding a black and white photo with captions taken by Roderick Haig-Brown. Laid in a pocket is a map drawn by Haig-Brown reproduced on pale blue oiled linen (12 x 8) that shows the Nimpkish Valley area where the diary entries took place. The first 5 volumes with frontispieces, decorative initials, and illustrations drawn by Richard Bunse. The initials were hand colored by Marion Cluff and gold foil stamped at the press. Roderick Haig-Brown arrived in the Nimpkish Valley in 1927. "He logged, surveyed, beachcombed and set out to learn to fish the Pacific Northwest coast. But,… Leer más

Two colored bronze steelhead framed with cedar. This is a spectacular and beautiful work, probably done 20-25 years ago by master craftsman, the late Dave Chesney; Mr. Chesney was one of only three craftsmen trained to create these beautiful bronzes; his apprenticeship and craft required many years of intensive study. The bronze image is in high relief and captures in exquisite detail and elegance two steelhead over a gravel bottom and under a submerged log. The piece measures 32 x 28 inches and would be ideally suited mounted over a fireplace or in a cabin or lodge. The bronze mount weighs 35-40 pounds. Shipping at cost. In fine condition. The bronze is in fine condition. .

A color lithograph designed by B. Russell of New Bedford, Massachusetts. 1848. Printed by Lemercier, Paris. Lithograph by A. Mayer. The lithograph measures 23 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches including the frame. Printed underneath the image in a large font is "A SHIP ON THE NORTH-WEST COAST CUTTING IN HER LAST RIGHT WHALE," and in small type underneath the image "A Whale's Head, with the bone attached." The lithograph is bright and clean and it also shows on the left side of the primary image the same ship sailing at full mast. The lithograph is framed in walnut and it's of a later vintage. The lithograph is under Plexiglas. Shipping at cost; due to its size, packaging and shipment require a commercial service. In very good condition with just a little marginal staining on the lower margin. .

Livingston, Montana. Clark City Press. 1994. Octavo (8 1/2 x 7). 205 pp. plus colophon. Deluxe Limited Edition. Book number 10 of 200 copies published. Signed by Russell on the half-title page. The limited edition was issued with a Silver Salmon print, signed and also numbered (10) by Russ. Accompanying this book is an original colored pencil drawing by Russell Chatham showing a fly fisherman (Russ) in a row boat. The colored drawing measures 8 x 5 inches and it has Russ’s Papermill Creek/Tomales Bay Monogram and the year (1977), which can be seen by the gunwale in the foreground. This same colored drawing was used as a black and white illustration in the 1978 first edition of Russ’s book "Silent Seasons" on page 103, edited by Russell Chatham and published by E. P. Dutton. These essays and stories are among the finest outdoor/sporting themes published over the last 40 years. The book is bound in burgundy cloth with Russell's facsimile signature in gilt and date on the front… Leer más

An original and vibrant artist's proof painting executed in watercolor and acrylic showing a steelhead jumping clear of a northwest stream - likely an Olympic Peninsula river and perhaps a favorite spot of the late Syd Glasso; signed by the artist. In the lower left corner is an original pencil drawing of a steelhead, initialed by Bill Elliott. Mr. Elliott is a respected outdoor artist and illustrator of books; his work has also appeared in numerous periodicals. Below the colored illustration, in a recessed mount, is a variant 'Polar Shrimp' fly on a size 2 hook, dressed by famed northwest fly tier, Syd Glasso of Forks, Washington, with his signature. Mr. Glasso was an exceptionally gifted dresser of steelhead spey flies and Atlantic salmon fly patterns, with a world-wide reputation for excellence and craftsmanship. Flies dressed by Syd Glasso have become extraordinarily difficult to find. The painting measures 14 x 18 {overall measurements of 22 ½ x 23 under glass) with double… Leer más

New York. The Derrydale Press. 1939. Limited Edition. Set number 381 of 950 copies published. Two volumes: Vol. 1: 200 pp. Vol. 2: 191 pp. including index. Quartos (12 x 9). Inscribed and signed by Roderick Haig-Brown in 1947 to Walter Johnson on the half-title page (both volumes signed by Haig-Brown). Laid-in are several original color photos of Walt Johnson and Roderick Haig-Brown. Lightly tipped-in on the half-title page is a note in Walt Johnson's hand, written near the end of his life, presenting the two volumes to a close friend; the remainder of the photos are kept in a tipped-in envelope. Color frontispiece showing flies dressed by Roderick Haig-Brown, Tommy Brayshaw, William Nation, Gen. Noel Money, and Harkley & Haywood in both volumes. With the folding map of British Columbia fishing waters opposite page 3 in volume one. Exquisite color plates of fish by E.B.S. Logier. Black and white plates. Charts and tables, one folding. Walter Johnson was a gifted steelhead fly fisherman who… Leer más

Boston. Printed for Subscribers, 1902. Limited Edition. In two volumes. Set number 240 of 350 sets published. Large and thick octavos (10 1/2 x 7). Vol. 1: xxvii, [2], 3-313 pp. Vol 2: xi, [2], 3-368 pp. including index. With Dr. Frank Johnson’s signed business card laid-in presenting the set. Color frontispiece showing an Atlantic salmon in volume one, and a portrait frontis of Dr. Frank M. Johnson in volume two. There are beautiful color plates showing Atlantic salmon, trout, and bass flies with descriptive tissue guards, and a large number of color plates with tissues showing various species of game fish, plus a multitude of black and white and sepia toned plates also showing large numbers of game fish, all with descriptive tissues. Facsimile signatures of the contributing authors (including Charles Orvis, Eugene McCarthy, J. D. Quackenbos, Edward Everett, and several others. Text vignettes and illustrations. The text sheets were printed on hand made paper. The two volumes are bound in their… Leer más

New York. The Derrydale Press. 1939. Limited Edition. Set number 409 of 950 copies published. Two volumes: Vol. 1: 200 pp. Vol. 2: 191 pp. including index. Quarto (12 x 9). Inscribed and signed by Roderick Haig-Brown to Wes Drain (also signed by Roderick Haig-Brown in volume 2). Color frontispiece of flies dressed by Roderick Haig-Brown, Tommy Brayshaw, William Nation, Gen. Noel Money, and Harkley & Haywood in both volumes. Folding map of British Columbia fishing waters opposite page 3 in volume one. Exquisite color plates of fish by E.B.S. Logier. Black and white plates. A multitude of black and white photographs in both volumes. Charts and tables, one folding. Inscribed by Haig-Brown to legendary Washington State fly fisherman, Wes Drain. Wes Drain fished the Stillaguamish River extensively beginning in the 1940s and captured the Washington State record fly-caught steelhead, a twenty-pound, seven ounce fish during the 1947-48 season on his own fly creation, Drain’s 20, one of first flies to… Leer más

Hartford, Connecticut. A. Mugford Engraver and Printer. 1891. Ninth Edition. Octavo (9 x 6). 125 pp. plus eight plates of stunning chromolithographs showing artificial flies for trout, lake trout and bass. Text illustrations. Text drawings showing a variety of fishing products offered by the Chubb Company, including a large number rods and rod accessories, reels, hooks, spinners, fly boxes, knives, etc. With eight beautifully rendered color plates showing artificial flies in full nineteenth century splendor. Also stories and essays on tools and tackle by James A. Henshall, Bow-Fin Fishing in the South Slang, Salmon Fishing, Southern Fishing, Curiosities of Angling, Sport in Oregon, etc. One of America's premier nineteenth century angling catalogues, and this catalogue exceptionally rare issued with colored plates of flies. This was the age of the Fancy Fly - colorful things nearly the size of hummingbirds; curiously snickered at today, it's likely many of today's killer fly patterns will… Leer más

Derby: Published by Thomas Richardson; Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., London. 1838. First edition. Octodecimo (5 1/2 x 4 1/4). [5], 6-98 pp. Hand colored engraved frontispiece of a fishing scene within borders of artificial flies. Woodcut title page vignette. Woodcut illustrations throughout the book. Author’s Preface. Includes chapters on The Fishes’ Petition - General Observations and Instructions - The Principal Angling Rivers of England, with the Fish Peculiar to Them - The Most Favourable Seasons for Angling - On Baits in General - Lines - Rods - Hooks - Artificial Fly Fishing - A Description of the Fishes (Salmon, Trout, Pike, Perch, Grayling, Ruffe, Carp, Tench, Bream, Barbel, Roach, Dace, Chub, Gudgeon, Bleak, Eel, Loach, Bullhead, and, finally, Stickleback) - The Angler’s Progress. And a final chapter on Otters. Quite a scarce book, especially with the hand colored frontispiece. Westwood and Satchell describe the book without mention of the frontispiece - these two exemplars of… Leer más

Helena, Montana. Greycliff Publishing Company. 1993. Quarto (11 x 9). 260 pp. including index. Limited Edition. Book number 77 of 250 copies published. Signed by Gary LaFontaine on the limitation page. Color plates showing dozens of Mr. LaFontaine's fly patterns. Black and white photos. Step-by-step instructional drawings. The late Gary LaFontaine was probably the best trout fly pattern innovator in the last 35 years, primarily because he conducted first-hand field research, testing and experimenting with fly patterns until he succeeded in convincing trout that his fly was something worth eating. The book is bound in half burgundy goat skin and burgundy moire silk over boards with gilt titles on the spine. Marbled end papers. Silk ribbon marker. The two-part slip case is made with matching burgundy moire silk. The book is enclosed on one side of the slip case and the other side shows three flies in a sunken mount: Two flies dressed by Gary LaFontaine and one by his daughter, Heather LaFontaine.… Leer más

Portland, Oregon. Frank Amato Publications. The books were published between 1993 through 2001. There are 24 books in total, the complete series, beginning with Volume 1, Number 1 through Volume 6, Number 4. Each book measures 10 x 7 ½. 48 pp. each. Each book is a limited edition, and the limitation number for each book ranges between 300 and 500 copies published, depending on the title. The natural history of each river, angling history, well-known personalities who fished them plus beautiful color photos in each book showing the best fly patterns, color maps of each river, scenic river shots, nice trout, steelhead, and salmon, tackle recommendations, etc. Each book is authored by a well-known writer with extensive experience fly fishing the rivers described. This is the complete list of titles: Madison River - Silver Creek - Green River - Ausable River - Kenai River - Yakima River - Thompson River - Pere Marquette River - Yellowstone River - Sacramento River - McKenzie River - Miramichi River… Leer más

London. John Van Voorst, 1, Paternoster Row. 1851. First edition. [v], vi-viii, [1] 2-74 pp. including appendix. Six plates, with five brilliantly hand-coloured showing flies designed to imitate bait-fish and to attract Sea Trout, Pollack, Pike, Salmon, Trout and Grayling; they’re "full size," as the author describes them. There’s a black and white plate showing how to arrange terminal tackle. The book is notable because it’s the first work published on fly fishing in salt water. Doesn’t that send shivers up your spine? Over the course of 170 years, though, the date reference kind of loses its zing. The plates were illustrated by the firm of Paul Jerrard Litho III Fleet Street. Bowden-Smith describes fly fishing in the coastal waters of Ireland, England, Norway, and Nova Scotia. He gives detailed instructions on how to dress each fly pattern and the materials needed to accomplish it. And if you're so inclined, there’s precise instructions on how to dye some of… Leer más

Ottawa. Environment Canada. Fisheries and Marine Service. 1974. Deluxe Edition. Folio (12 1/2 x 9). 79 pp. This book of The Salmon is one of a few copies prepared and presented by Environment Canada in appreciation and gratitude to the folks who created, designed, and then produced the visually attractive Salmon Portfolios presented to the Heads of State and other government worthies representing 150 countries at the Third United Nations The Law of the Sea Conference convened in Caracas, Venezuela, in June 1974. It is briefly inscribed and signed by L. H. Legault (the book’s editor] on the front fly leaf. The portfolios, hand crafted in oak and cloth, held the same Haig-Brown book, The Salmon, along with several large color prints of salmon; the portfolios were formally presented to foreign government officials a month ahead of the conference in a concerted public relations campaign to influence governments to support Canada’s position of enacting a 200 mile coastal limitation on high seas… Leer más

Wilmington, Delaware. Privately published. 1972. Large 8vo. (8 x 6). 46 pp. Limited Edition. This book is one of either 50 or 100 copies published, though a final determination is unclear, according to folks who know about this book's publication history (Charles Thacher & PBA). Inscribed and signed on the verso of the frontispiece by Charles L. Reese, Mr. Bissell's collaborator on the book. The inscription is a presentation to Mr. Reese's daughter and her husband, who also happened to be a salmon fisherman. Several black and white photos showing the authors, their wives and guests, scenic shots, plus several nice Atlantic salmon. The account of this trip includes fishing at Camp Harmony in New Brunswick, salmon fishing in Norway, and an interesting yet aborted fishing trip to Novokuznetsk in western Siberia. Also includes a chapter on duck hunting at Woodmont Rod and Gun Club in Berkeley Springs. The book is bound in its original black cloth spine with gilt titles and brown cloth… Leer más

Kodansha, Otowa. Published by Kodansha Ltd. 1989. First Edition. One of 1500 copies published. Folio (14 ½ x 10 ½ inches). 198 pp. Signed by Ken Sawada on the front end sheet. Introductions by James L. Hardy and Alan Bramley. The text is in English and Japanese and includes the history of Atlantic salmon flies, the Golden Age and its development, and concludes with commentary on the colored plates. With 500 breathtaking, larger than life color photos showing quintessential salmon patterns dressed by Ken Sawada. A good number of the flies shown were originally dressed by late nineteenth and early twentieth century masters of the craft, as well as a large number originated and dressed by Ken Sawada. Several of the patterns shown are full-page. Complete with tying instructions. I can’t get away from the colored plates and photos: they’re mind-blowing beautiful - stunning, sharp, the ultimate eye candy for anyone who loves featherwing salmon flies; there's nothing to compare… Leer más

Apalachicola, Florida. Kevin Bagos [publisher]. 1997. Quarto (10 1/2 x 8). [vi], 81, [2] pp. Deluxe Edition. Book letter "B" of ten special copies lettered A-J. Signed by Nick Lyons, Mari Lyons, and Kevin Bagos. With an original pen and ink drawing by Mari Lyons tipped-in (Nick’s fly fishing vest). A leaf from the original manuscript with corrections, tipped-in. Also with an original water color drawing by Mari Lyons laid-on the front of the drop-back box showing several anglers, with each angler identified by name. Stunning color plates of angling scenes, rivers, and Montana. The book is bound in full brown morocco with a color plate affixed to the front cover. Decorated end papers with small pieces of grass and colored flower petals embedded into the paper. The drop-back box is made with matching brown morocco spine with inlaid titling piece and cream cloth with the hand colored piece by Mari Lyons inset on the front cover. A gorgeous book and box. All in fine condition.. Signed by Author.

Theodore Gordon, "though once a real person, he has become our myth," [John McDonald]. Theodore Gordon (1854-1915) was the metaphorical bridge between English dry fly patterns and the American dry fly. Certainly, though, he has been credited with much more than that: for instance, his thorough understanding of aquatic entomology; his introduction of the dry fly to America; that he was "the father of modern American angling"; none of those claims are actually correct, according to angling historian Paul Schullery. Nonetheless Gordon was indeed a thoughtful and gifted writer, and he corresponded with several of angling’s great writers and thinkers of the time, including G. E. M. Skues, Frederic Halford, and Robert Bright Marston, editor of The Fishing Gazette in London. This letter from Robert B. Marston is addressed to Theodore Gordon’s mother, Fanny Jones Gordon, shortly after Theodore’s death on May 1, 1915. Upon learning of his death, R.B. Marston, the influential… Leer más

London. John Murray, Albemarle Street. 1843. First Edition. Tall octavo (9 1/2 x 7). xvii, [xviii-xx], [1], 2- 298 pp. including appendix. Extra engraved title page and printed title page. Color tinted frontispiece titled "Burning the Water." Thirteen plates in total. Ten color tinted lithograph plates. Three hand-colored plates - one showing six beautifully crafted salmon flies and two of salmon. Wood engravings by L. Haghe, T. Landseer and S. Williams from paintings by Sir David Wilkie, Edwin Landseer, Charles Landseer, William Simson and Edward Landseer. Text illustrations. Eleven chapters in which Mr. Scrope delights his readers with poignant, beguiling prose. The book is elegantly bound in full tan calf with raised hubs, gilt rules and titles within six compartments on the spine, intertwined with gilt decorations. Inside gilt dentelles. All edges gilt. It’s simply sophisticated. The book and its contents in fine condition. . First Edition..

New York. William Morrow & Company. 1942. First Edition. Octavo (8 x 6). [vi], [1-2], 3-410 pp. including glossary. Inscribed and signed by Roderick Haig-Brown in the year of publication on a tipped-in leaf facing the half-title page presenting Timber to the book editor of the Cincinnati Ohio Times Newspaper, Mona Harrop McElfresh. Blind-stamped on the tipped-in leaf: "Above Tide, / Campbell River, / British Columbia." Tipped-in on the reverse of the front end paper is a lengthy holograph letter penned by Haig-Brown addressed to Mrs. McElfresh discussing Timber’s narrative and Roderick’s motivations detailing his descriptions of the book’s protagonists; he thanks her for the favorable review. At the end of the letter, Haig-Brown writes that signing Mrs. McElfresh’s copy of Timber would be prohibitively expensive; shipping it to Campbell River and returning the book to her in Ohio, pointing out the high costs of Canadian import duties and sales tax. Generously,… Leer más