THE TROUT FLY PATTERNS OF JOHN GODDARD. By John Goddard.
2003 1st edition. Two volumes in slip-case. Text volume Pp103. Tipped in colour frontispiece photograph, text illustrations by Ted Andrews. The title on the spines of both volumes is "TROUT-FLY DRESSINGS".
Author's copy (lettered "A") of a numbered edition of only 55 copies (Plus 6 author's and contributor's copies). Two volumes, one of text and the other containing 34 actual trout flies tied by John Smith, David Westwood and the author. Handsomely bound and presented by Smith Settle in full goatskin, marbled end-papers, edges gilt, raised bands and cloth-bound slipcase. This is the first edition, predating the Merlin Unwin Books trade edition (Our ref. #12123) by twelve months.
Author's copy (lettered "A") of a numbered edition of only 55 copies (Plus 6 author's and contributor's copies). Two volumes, one of text and the other containing 34 actual trout flies tied by John Smith, David Westwood and the author. Handsomely bound and presented by Smith Settle in full goatskin, marbled end-papers, edges gilt, raised bands and cloth-bound slipcase. This is the first edition, predating the Merlin Unwin Books trade edition (Our ref. #12123) by twelve months.
£1,500.00
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49934
| Author | Goddard (John). (1923-2013). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 49934 |
| ISBN | B0061WJ37C. |
| Book Description | This is the author's copy from his personal library, lettered "A" and signed by him "Authors own copy. John Goddard". This was the author's working copy and shows a few signs of use. One of the fly mounts needs a simple repair. Laid in is a hand-written |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 2003 |
| Publisher | Creel Press. |
| Place | Elstead, Surrey. |