ROYALTY DAYS. By Bob Buteux. With Len Arbery, Tony Timms and Pete Cranstoun. Illustrated by Maurice Pledger and Tom O'Reilly M.A.

2017 1st edition. Large 8vo (174 x 246mm). Ppxiv,199. Colour and b/w photographs, colour illustrations by Maurice Pledger, b/w vignettes by Tom O'Reilly, map end-papers. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.

The latest book from well known author and angler Bob Buteux. Bob describes his experiences garnered over decades at the Royalty Fishery. Bob also recounts the exploits of Bill and Sonny Warren who became synonymous with this incredible fishery. Also includes contributions from Len Arbery, Tony Timms and Pete Cranstoun, as well as illustrations from Maurice Pledger and Tom O'Reilly. Chapters include: The nineteen fifties by Bob Buteux; The forgotten masters by Bob Buteux; The nineteen sixties by Bob Buteux; And finally by Bob Buteux; Memorable Royalty days by Len Arbery; The curator's story by Tony Timms; The Royalty Fishery 1968 to 1971 by Pete Cranstoun; Royalty scrapbook.