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LAND OF LITTLE RIVERS: A STORY IN PHOTOS OF CATSKILL FLY FISHING
Written by Austin M. Francis. Illustrated by Enrico Ferorelli.
Stock no. 1329523
Published by Beaverkill Press. 1st 1999. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A stunning photographic portrait and rich, lucid narrative of the hallowed streams where American fly fishing had its beginnings. Large format. Blue cloth, silver title to spine. 279 pages (includes index). Endpapers are colour maps of Catskill Rivers. Packed full of colour and b/w photos throughout. ISBN: 0393048551. A super copy. Dustwrapper is just lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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CATSKILL RIVERS: BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICAN FLY FISHING
Written by Austin M. Francis. Illustrated by John Manikowski.
Stock no. 1329522
Published by Winchester Press. 1st 1983. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A kaleidoscopid, poignant journey through the annals of American angling, from its origins to the present, laced with anecdotes and stories, graced with over 110 b/w photographs and nine beautifully illustrated river maps. Large format. Beige cloth spine with gilt title, beige boards. 258 pages including index. ISBN: 0832902829. Spine slightly bumped. Slight rubbing to cover edges. Very pale browning to endpapers. Dustwrapper is just a tiny bit grubby and creased at spine.

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THE SCOTTISH FISHING BOOK
Written by Sandy Forgan. Illustrated by Glyn Satterley.
Stock no. 1329521
Published by Lomond Books. 1st 2001. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Scotland offers some of the finest fishing in the world. What makes Scotland so special? Full of information on the natural history of fish species, conservation, history, modern techniques and tackle, and a colourful guide to all the best places to catch fish. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour photos. 224 pages including index. ISBN: 1842040200. Slight bumping to lower corners. Price-cut wrapper is slightly edge creased.

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CHALK STREAMS & LAZY TROUT
Written by Robin Armstrong; Michael Hordern. Illustrated by Robin Armstrong.
Stock no. 1329519
Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd.. 1st 1991. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Green covers with gilt title to spine. Colour and b/w illustrations. Foreword by Hordern. ISBN: 0091742102. SIGNED by the author to title-page (also with small doodle), someone else has written 'for Charlie Davidson' below the signature. Spine and corners bumped. Front free-endpaper is partially browned. Dustwrapper is edge rubbed, lightly damp stained at edges (only visible at spine ends).

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THE FLYTIER'S COMPANION
Written by Mike Dawes. Illustrated by Taff Price.
Stock no. 1329518
Published by Swan Hill Press. 1991. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

An eagerly awaited sequel to the 'Flytier's Manual'. Yellow boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 1853100854. Spine and corners bumped. Some light page browning and foxing to page edges. Dustwrapper is edge rubbed and slightly faded to spine.

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TROUT FLIES: A DISCUSSION AND A DICTIONARY
Written by A. Courtney Williams.
Stock no. 1329516
Published by A. & C. Black Ltd.. 1st 1932. Almost very good condition.

Green cloth, silver title to spine. 223 pages. 6 colour and 9 b/w plates. Spine and corners bumped and rubbed. Spine slightly brownedm with a couple of splash marks, light scratches to covers. Heavy foxing to contents.

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SEA TROUT FLIES
Written by James Waltham.
Stock no. 1329515
Published by A. & C. Black Ltd.. 1st 1988. Very good condition.

Glazed pictorial boards. Colour and b/w photos. ISBN: 0713655224. Spine and corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Light foxing to endpapers.

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FIREFLY (FROM THE COCKPIT 4)
Written by J.G.S. Norman.
Stock no. 1829792
Published by Ad Hoc Publications. 1st 2007. Very good condition.

Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and a few colour photos & illustrations. 136 pages. ISBN: 9780946958597. A few minor marks to covers. Front joint starting to pull from tail end where glue has dried out. Contents clean.

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WINGS OF FAME VOLUME 6
No author listed.
Stock no. 1829791
Published by Aerospace. 1st 1997. Slightly better than very good condition.

The Journal of Classic Combat Aircraft. Large format. Beige spine with gold title, red illustrated boards. Contents include: Mirage and Dagger in the Falklands; Saab J 21; Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress; Air Commandos in Vietnam; No. 617 Squadron; Northrop F-89 variants; Welkin and Type 432. ISBN: 1874023948. Boards lightly scuffed. Contents clean.

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HAWKER HURRICANE 1935 OWNARDS (ALL MARKS) (OWNERS' WORKSHOP MANUAL)
Written by Paul Blackah; Malcolm V. Lowe; Louise Blackah.
Stock no. 1829789
Published by Haynes Publishing. 2018. Slightly better than very good condition.

An insight into owning, flying and maintaining the RAF's classic single-seat fighter. Blue cardwraps. Colour & b/w photos. B/w diagrams. 176 pages including index. ISBN: 9781785211645. Reprint. A few minor scuffs to covers. Contents clean.

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MOSQUITO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT No. 7: THEIR HISTORY AND HOW TO MODEL THEM
Written by Michael J.F. Bowyer; Bryan Philpott.
Stock no. 1829788
Published by Patrick Stephens. 1st 1980. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The aircraft's entire history and development and a wealth of material for modellers, including hints on super-detailing and converting the many plastic kits available. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 120 pages. ISBN: 0850594324. Boards a little scuffed. Light page-edge browning. Else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little grubby and creased.

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GEORGE III: THE LIFE AND REIGN OF BRITAIN'S MOST MISUNDERSTOOD MONARCH
Written by Andrew Roberts.
Stock no. 1829786
Published by Allen Lane. 1st 2021. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Grey paper boards, black title to spine. Cream pictorial endpapers depicting a hunting scene. Colour & b/w illustrations. xiii and 758 pages including index. ISBN: 9780241413333. Base of spine and lower corners lightly bumped. Text block very slightly grubby. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-rubbed and lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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