xvi, 212 pp. Half-title. With 12 plates, 8 of which are hand-colored. (8vo), original blindstamped green cloth, spine lettered in gilt. First Edition.
"The author, a skillful fly-dresser and angler, has but one hand" (Westwood & Satchell). The colored plates show over 100 specimens of natural and artificial flies. The plain plates illustrate fish, baiting, etc. Westwood & Satchell, p.216. Bookplate of Frederick W. Norman.
Condition:
Cloth rubbed at extremities, hinges cracking, previous owner's name on front endpaper; light foxing; very good.