Making Using Dry Fly Valuable by Young (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. A reproduction of the 1934 printing. A clean, tight copy with minimal wear. Orange boards with b/w decoration. Interior is unmarked. "The first part of the book deals with Paul Young's methods and concepts of fly tying, while later chapters cover his observations and concepts on fly fishing tackle, fly casting and fishing tactics." 81 pages plus index of fly patterns. Dobbelaere, A. (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Cream card cover stock with titles & decoration in black; 12mo; 81 + 14pp appendix; illustrated with drawings by A. Dobbelaere. Young's motto: "More Fishing, Less Fussing." Here he presents simple, basic information on a variety of fishing topics, ie. fly tying, making leaders, lines and their tapers, presentation, stream tactics as well as a 14-page index of flies with their dressings. A facsimile reprinting of the 1934 1st edition instituted by Martha Marie Young. This copy is in VG condition and somewhat uncommon. …

8vo; 81 + 14pp (appendix); illustrated; original laminated boards, no dustwrapper issued , a very good copy. Re-issue of rare 1934 work.

Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1973). (1934) 1973 new edition. Small 8vo paperback (125 x 210mm). Pp95. Line illustrations by A. Dobbelaere. Buff card covers, no title on spine. Bookplate inside cover, slight use but very good. The difficult-to-find reprint of a scarce and important American fly book. .…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Plain black cloth spine and stiff black card covers with titles in red and silver decorations; 12mo; 81 + 14pp appendix; illustrated with drawings by A. Dobbelaere; not issued with jacket. Young's motto: "More Fishing, Less Fussing." Here he presents simple, basic information on a variety of fishing topics, ie. fly tying, making leaders, lines and their tapers, presentation, stream tactics as well as a 14-page index of flies with their dressings. This copy is in good condition with slight chipping to spine extremities; internal cracking along gutter, but all pages tight to binding; small piece missing from fore edge of 1 page, effecting a map on one page a few words to the text on the verso. An extremely fragile binding and hard-to-find in the 1st edition and in great condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1934, First Edition, Condition: Very good. Black cardboard wrappers, text block and edges are clean, unmarked and tightly sewn. Gilt on cover is bright. Signatures are lightly age-toned and some have a spot or two of foxing, small stain on rear paste down, back wrapper has a wee bit of peeling on bottom left, header and foot of spine has light shelf wear (see pictures). Very good condition for its age. Dobbelaere, A (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. "Copyrighted December, 1933" stated on Publishers page - Published in 1934, the date given on the full title page - Inscribed "Good Luck on the Stream" and Signed by the Author on the front free end paper - toning/soiling to edges of text block - small spot of discoloration to lower center of front wrapper - line of discoloration to upper center of rear wrapper - 13/4" split down from top left edge of spine - light edge wear to 51/2" wide x 81/4" tall stiff/thicker paper wrappers - toning, light soiling and light foxing to front/rear end papers - a former owners last name inked to upper right of front free end paper - same splitting, less or more, down from top between 8 pages, no jacket, 81 numbered pages plus 14 pages of an "Appendix to Fly Patterns". Dobbelaere, A. (illustrator). Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket: As Issued. Second Edition. 81pp. [13 appendix] [1933] Book: In green cloth with gilt lettering Laid in 4 page insert 'Get Started In Fly Fishing': Combination Rod & Reell outfits. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Dobbelaere, A. (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original publisher's black boards backed with black cloth. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4." Eighty-one pages and an additional fourteen-page Appendix in the back, complete. Black and white illustrations, complete. "Drawings by A. Dobbelaere" on title page. "Printed by the Birmingham House Eccentric, Birmingham, Michigan" on copyright page. Pages and covers are clean and intact overall. Pages are slightly age-toned. Some edge wear. A Very Good copy. An instructional book on how to make and use dry flies, with accompanying illustrations. Dobbelaere, A. (illustrator).…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 106. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1934 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 106.…

Spiral Bound. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket: As Issued. Third Edition. [1], 97 pp [13 appendix] Book: Stiff boards. Laid in: 3 leaves in color from Heddon fishing catalogue circa 1938 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Dobbelaere, A. (illustrator).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1934. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 106, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 106 106.…