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McClane’s Standard Fishing Encyclopedia and International Angling Guide, edited by A. J. McClane. Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1965. Stated First Edition. Illustrated hardcover with pictorial covers.
An extensive fishing reference combining practical angling information with fish identification, tackle, flies, and fishing techniques. Detailed illustrations and color plates make this an appealing resource for anglers, fly tiers, vintage tackle enthusiasts, and collectors of sporting books.
Includes illustrated fish entries discussing identification, habitats, and habits, along with information on lures, jigging, and other fishing methods. Particularly attractive are the color plates of named fly patterns, including examples tied by Elsie B. Darbee.
Good overall, with wear from library use. Ex-library copy with Arlington County Public Library stamps and handwritten catalog markings. Pictorial covers show rubbing, scuffing, worn corners and spine ends, and a noticeable indentation along the upper front edge. Page edges show age toning, spotting, and soiling, with some unevenness and creasing to portions of the page block. Occasional interior spots and marks are present; the photographed text and illustrations remain clear and readable. Please review all photographs for condition details.
SKU D-12
1965 McClane’s Standard Fishing Encyclopedia First Edition Angling Illustrated
$40.00
An extensive fishing reference combining practical angling information with fish identification, tackle, flies, and fishing techniques. Detailed illustrations and color plates make this an appealing resource for anglers, fly tiers, vintage tackle enthusiasts, and collectors of sporting books.
Includes illustrated fish entries discussing identification, habitats, and habits, along with information on lures, jigging, and other fishing methods. Particularly attractive are the color plates of named fly patterns, including examples tied by Elsie B. Darbee.
Good overall, with wear from library use. Ex-library copy with Arlington County Public Library stamps and handwritten catalog markings. Pictorial covers show rubbing, scuffing, worn corners and spine ends, and a noticeable indentation along the upper front edge. Page edges show age toning, spotting, and soiling, with some unevenness and creasing to portions of the page block. Occasional interior spots and marks are present; the photographed text and illustrations remain clear and readable. Please review all photographs for condition details.
SKU D-12