OLIVER EDWARDS' FLYTYER'S MASTERCLASS. By Oliver Edwards. De Luxe edition.

(1994) 2009 new edition. 4to (235 x 295mm). Ppx,246. Colour photographs by Terry Griffiths, illustrations by author. This is one of 100 copies, each one containing it's own presentation fly tied by Oliver Edwards mounted inside the front cover. Beautifully hand-bound in full Burgundy leather, all edges gilt, hand-marbled end-papers and raised bands on spine, and presented in a handsome velvet-lined slipcase with rounded top and bottom which shows off the fine binding beautifully. hand marbled end-papers, raised bands, all edges gilt.

First published in 1994, Flytyer's Masterclass showcases the talents of British fly-tyer Oliver Edwards. Using his excellent knowledge of entomology and recognising specific characteristics of each species of fly he is creating, Edwards has developed his trademark of ultra realistic flies which are highly regarded for their near perfect imitation to the natural. Featuring patterns for the baetis nymph, ephemerella nymph, rhyacophila larva, and Klinkhamer special. This is one of 100 copies, each one containing it's own presentation fly tied by Oliver Edwards mounted inside the front cover.