Isbn: 9780811703529 - master's guide to building a bamboo fly rod (3 Ergebnisse)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1977). (1977) 1st edition reprint. Large 4to (218 x 284mm). Ppxx,296. Two colour plates, b/w photographs & illustrations. Green cloth, Garrison's facsimile signature in gilt to upper board, spine titled in gilt. Very good in faded and slightly frayed dust-wrapper. "By unanimous agreement, this is simply the best work on the subject - the definitive book. Mr. Garrison, a mechanical engineer by training, built perhaps the finest rods ever - and describes how it's done. He died before the book was first published (in 1977) though his protege, Hoagy B. Carmichael, completed it and brought it to publication. Essential reading for all who admire fine bamboo rods. A useful section is included on restoration, refinishing and repair as well." .…

First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: iii-xix,296p.,[4]p. of plates : ill(some col), 1facsim.,1map,1port. ; 29cm. Subjects: Fishing rods Design and construction. Fly fishing. 1 Kg.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1977). (1977) 1st edition reprint. Large 4to (218 x 284mm). Ppxx,296. Two colour plates, b/w photographs & illustrations. Green cloth, Garrison's facsimile signature in gilt to upper board, spine titled in gilt. Very good copy in slightly faded dust-wrapper. "By unanimous agreement, this is simply the best work on the subject - the definitive book. Mr. Garrison, a mechanical engineer by training, built perhaps the finest rods ever - and describes how it's done. He died before the book was first published (in 1977) though his protege, Hoagy B. Carmichael, completed it and brought it to publication. Essential reading for all who admire fine bamboo rods. A useful section is included on restoration, refinishing and repair as well." .…