THE PRACTICAL FLY-FISHER: MORE PARTICULARLY FOR GRAYLING OR UMBER. By the late John Jackson of Tanfield Mill.
(1854) 1862 2nd edition - issue with plain plates. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Ppiv,58 + 2 pp lists of subscribers. Illustrated with b/w engraved plates depicting 62 flies, showing the natural and artificial flies side-by-side for comparison, and text engravings. Dark blue blind-stamped cloth, titled in gilt on upper board "Jackson's Practical Fly Fishing".
A guide to the dressings of flies used on the River Yore in North Yorkshire, and to their use in angling for grayling. It came out shortly after the death of the author, being finished for publication by the author's friend, Thomas Hanley Barker (1813-1876), to whom Jackson had dedicated the book ("To T.H.B. Esq."), and who provided a short biography of Jackson (pages 45-46).
A guide to the dressings of flies used on the River Yore in North Yorkshire, and to their use in angling for grayling. It came out shortly after the death of the author, being finished for publication by the author's friend, Thomas Hanley Barker (1813-1876), to whom Jackson had dedicated the book ("To T.H.B. Esq."), and who provided a short biography of Jackson (pages 45-46).
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43875
| Author | Jackson (John). (1808-1853). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 43875 |
| ISBN | No ISBN. |
| Book Description | Newly rebacked, repaired tear to title-page, some general wear and grubby marks throughout. A good working copy of the scarce second edition. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1862 |
| Publisher | Charles Farlow, London, and |
| Place | George Harrison, Bradford. |