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An unusual and quietly moving contribution to British salmon fishing literature, Fly Fishing for Salmon originated as a talk written by an anonymous angler during the final stages of a serious illness.
Shortly before his death, the author entrusted the manuscript to the wife of Jack Chance. Recognising its merit, Chance prepared the work for publication, preserving the original text with only minor alterations and adding occasional footnotes where he wished to clarify or offer a different perspective.
The resulting book is a concise and personal examination of Atlantic salmon fishing, covering the origins and habits of the salmon, suitable tackle, casting and practical methods of fishing.
Its particular charm lies in the circumstances of its creation and the direct, experienced voice of an angler reflecting upon a lifetime's knowledge of the sport.
Published by Adam & Charles Black, London, in 1973, this first edition contains xii + 84 pages, with a colour frontispiece by W.B. Barrington-Browne and black-and-white illustrations by Donald Downs.
This copy is bound in speckled green boards with gilt spine lettering. It is in good condition, showing some browning and signs of use, with slightly soiled endpapers. The original dust jacket is present.
A modest but appealing volume, particularly suited to collectors of British salmon fishing literature and those who appreciate the personal traditions of the sport.
Discover further accounts of British salmon fishing, including works by John Ashley-Cooper and John James Hardy, in our collection of classic angling literature .
Editor
Jack Chance
Author
Anonymous
Title
Fly Fishing for Salmon
Publisher
Adam & Charles Black, London
Year
1973
Edition
First Edition
Pagination
xii + 84 pages
Format
Octavo, approximately 142 × 222 mm
Illustrations
Colour frontispiece by W.B. Barrington-Browne; black-and-white illustrations by Donald Downs
Binding
Speckled green boards, gilt spine lettering
Dust Jacket
Present
Condition
Good; some browning and signs of use, slightly soiled endpapers
ISBN
0713613742
Questions about this book, its condition, international shipping, or price are always welcome.
An unusual and quietly moving contribution to British salmon fishing literature, Fly Fishing for Salmon originated as a talk written by an anonymous angler during the final stages of a serious illness.
Shortly before his death, the author entrusted the manuscript to the wife of Jack Chance. Recognising its merit, Chance prepared the work for publication, preserving the original text with only minor alterations and adding occasional footnotes where he wished to clarify or offer a different perspective.
The resulting book is a concise and personal examination of Atlantic salmon fishing, covering the origins and habits of the salmon, suitable tackle, casting and practical methods of fishing.
Its particular charm lies in the circumstances of its creation and the direct, experienced voice of an angler reflecting upon a lifetime's knowledge of the sport.
Published by Adam & Charles Black, London, in 1973, this first edition contains xii + 84 pages, with a colour frontispiece by W.B. Barrington-Browne and black-and-white illustrations by Donald Downs.
This copy is bound in speckled green boards with gilt spine lettering. It is in good condition, showing some browning and signs of use, with slightly soiled endpapers. The original dust jacket is present.
A modest but appealing volume, particularly suited to collectors of British salmon fishing literature and those who appreciate the personal traditions of the sport.
Discover further accounts of British salmon fishing, including works by John Ashley-Cooper and John James Hardy, in our collection of classic angling literature .
Editor
Jack Chance
Author
Anonymous
Title
Fly Fishing for Salmon
Publisher
Adam & Charles Black, London
Year
1973
Edition
First Edition
Pagination
xii + 84 pages
Format
Octavo, approximately 142 × 222 mm
Illustrations
Colour frontispiece by W.B. Barrington-Browne; black-and-white illustrations by Donald Downs
Binding
Speckled green boards, gilt spine lettering
Dust Jacket
Present
Condition
Good; some browning and signs of use, slightly soiled endpapers
ISBN
0713613742
Questions about this book, its condition, international shipping, or price are always welcome.