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A beautifully illustrated exploration of traditional British salmon flies, drawn from the celebrated writings of Francis Francis and brought together by James Waltham.
Francis Francis's A Book on Angling, first published in 1867, remains one of the important works of nineteenth-century British fishing literature. His detailed accounts of salmon flies and their dressings offer a fascinating record of the patterns, materials and traditions of the Victorian salmon angler.
In Classic Salmon Flies, James Waltham presents a carefully edited selection of this material, making the original descriptions more accessible to the modern reader. The flies are arranged according to the regions of the British Isles with which they were associated, preserving a valuable sense of their historical and geographical origins.
Waltham supplements the original text with practical information on fly-dressing techniques, a guide to feathers and suitable substitutes, and an appreciation of the life and work of Francis Francis.
Of particular distinction are the eight colour plates of traditional salmon flies, painted by Waltham himself, which give the volume considerable visual appeal.
This copy is the first edition, published in 1983. The quarto-format volume comprises xii + 116 pages, with colour plates and black-and-white illustrations. Bound in brown boards with gilt spine lettering.
An attractive addition to a collection of classic salmon fishing literature, especially for those interested in the history and craftsmanship of the traditional fully dressed salmon fly.
Explore the history of the traditional salmon fly through George M. Kelson's The Salmon Fly and Keith Fulsher and Charles Krom's Hair-Wing Atlantic Salmon Flies, alongside further titles in our collection of classic angling literature .
Author / Editor
James Waltham
Original Author
Francis Francis
Title
Classic Salmon Flies: The Francis Francis Collection
Year
1983
Edition
First Edition
Format
Quarto, approximately 195 × 254 mm
Pagination
xii + 116 pages
Illustrations
Eight colour plates of salmon flies; black-and-white illustrations
Binding
Brown boards with gilt spine lettering
Original Source
A Book on Angling (1867)
Subject
Traditional salmon flies and fly dressing
Questions about this book, its condition, international shipping, or price are always welcome.
A beautifully illustrated exploration of traditional British salmon flies, drawn from the celebrated writings of Francis Francis and brought together by James Waltham.
Francis Francis's A Book on Angling, first published in 1867, remains one of the important works of nineteenth-century British fishing literature. His detailed accounts of salmon flies and their dressings offer a fascinating record of the patterns, materials and traditions of the Victorian salmon angler.
In Classic Salmon Flies, James Waltham presents a carefully edited selection of this material, making the original descriptions more accessible to the modern reader. The flies are arranged according to the regions of the British Isles with which they were associated, preserving a valuable sense of their historical and geographical origins.
Waltham supplements the original text with practical information on fly-dressing techniques, a guide to feathers and suitable substitutes, and an appreciation of the life and work of Francis Francis.
Of particular distinction are the eight colour plates of traditional salmon flies, painted by Waltham himself, which give the volume considerable visual appeal.
This copy is the first edition, published in 1983. The quarto-format volume comprises xii + 116 pages, with colour plates and black-and-white illustrations. Bound in brown boards with gilt spine lettering.
An attractive addition to a collection of classic salmon fishing literature, especially for those interested in the history and craftsmanship of the traditional fully dressed salmon fly.
Explore the history of the traditional salmon fly through George M. Kelson's The Salmon Fly and Keith Fulsher and Charles Krom's Hair-Wing Atlantic Salmon Flies, alongside further titles in our collection of classic angling literature .
Author / Editor
James Waltham
Original Author
Francis Francis
Title
Classic Salmon Flies: The Francis Francis Collection
Year
1983
Edition
First Edition
Format
Quarto, approximately 195 × 254 mm
Pagination
xii + 116 pages
Illustrations
Eight colour plates of salmon flies; black-and-white illustrations
Binding
Brown boards with gilt spine lettering
Original Source
A Book on Angling (1867)
Subject
Traditional salmon flies and fly dressing
Questions about this book, its condition, international shipping, or price are always welcome.