Fur, Feathers and Steel: Of Feathers, Hackles, Fishhooks, and Other Materials Used in Tying Trout Flies

Language: English

Published by Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, 1944

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Seller: David Foley Sporting Books, Dallas, PA, U.S.A.David Foley Sporting Books

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Gray cloth with titles in black; 12mo; 78pp; illustrated with b/w photos & drawings; color photographic dust jacket; introduction by Vernon Hidy; 1st printing. With chapters on feathers, hackle, hair & fur, hooks, types of flies, popular flies plus miscellaneous tips & tricks. The author's 2nd book. This copy in very good condition with light cover wear, internally clean and bright. The uncommon jacket is in poor condition with numerous chips, internal tape repair along spine, original publisher's price of $2.00 on front flap. Still, a decent copy of the scarce 1st printing.

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Bibliographic details

Title
Fur, Feathers and Steel: Of Feathers, Hackles, Fishhooks, and Other Materials Used in Tying Trout Flies
Author
Cross, Reuben
Publisher
Dodd, Mead & Company, New York
Publication year
1944
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Poor
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Seller catalogs
Fishing (general), Fly Fishing, Trout

David Foley Sporting Books

Dallas, PA, U.S.A.

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I specialize in books and ephemera on fishing, hunting, archery and firearms. Within these topics are works on trout, salmon, bass, salt water, fly fishing, fly tying, rod building, tackle catalogs and reference titles. Hunting contains works on African, Asian and North American big game; bird shooting-both upland and waterfowl; plus sporting dogs. Only a small portion of my inventory is listed here so please ask for titles not seen. Wants lists are accepted and often I am able to locate these books for you. Also, my inventory can be viewed by appointment.

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