CARP. (The Richard Walker Angling Library). By James A. Gibbinson.

1968 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 225mm). Pp175. B/w photographs and illustrations. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.

With a short introduction by the series editor, Richard Walker. Speaking of the rapid evolution of carp fishing in the 1950s and 60s, Walker says, "...Jim Gibbinson has made a significant contribution and it is appropriate that a new book about carp fishing, summarising the whole field of knowledge and experience, should come from him." Chapters include: Preliminary; Methods and miscellany; Night fishing; Carp in the daytime; Gravel and sand pits; Carp at long range; Deep waters; Those twitching carp; A story of failure - Billing Aquadrome; River carp - The Upper Nene; Winter carp fishing; Creating a carp water; Fishery management; Three big carp; Some memorable carp; Address and acknowledgements. Author's inscription reads, "To Ian, Very best wishes, Jim Gibbinson"