The Essential Kelson: a Fly-Tyer's Compendium
Griffiths, Terry (compiler & editor)
Published by Coch-Y-Bonddu Books, Machynlleth, 2011
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Maroon cloth with gilt spine titles and cover decoration; 4to; 313 +1pp ads; illustrated with color photographs and drawings; color photographic dust jacket. "This definite new interpretation of Kelson, his philosophy and work, will doubtless enhance his deserved reputation as the classic salmon fly-tyer by which so many modern tyers set their sights." (publisher) Contains color reproductions of 78 Kelson flies tied by Marvin Nolte. This copy in VG in a like jacket. Seller Inventory # 007410
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Title: The Essential Kelson: a Fly-Tyer's Compendium
Publisher: Coch-Y-Bonddu Books, Machynlleth
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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The Essential Kelson. A Fly-Tyer's Compendium.
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Seller: Bruce Cave Fine Fly Fishing Books, IOBA., Citrus Heights, CA, U.S.A.
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Machynlleth, Powys. The Flyfisher's Classic Library (Coch-y-Bonddu Books). 2011. Quarto (11 x 9). 313 pp. First Edition. Foreword by Paul Little. Introduction by Terry Griffiths and Marvin Nolte. A large number of beautiful color photos showing a grand array of classic Atlantic salmon fly patterns, plus the eight full-page chromolithograph plates originally published in Kelson's "The Salmon Fly," as well as many of George M. Kelson's original patterns included in the 300 plus flies listed in his book. Color photos of Kelson's series of Land and Water Flies which appeared prior to the publication of his book in 1895. With descriptive tying notes by Marvin Nolte. Text drawings. A landmark book on salmon flies. The book is bound in burgundy cloth with gilt titles and decorations. Pictorial dust jacket. A beautiful book. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 010880
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