Favorite Flies And Their Histories

Favorite Flies And Their Histories by Mary Orvis Marbury. Published by Wellfleet Press/Book Sales Inc, Secaucus, NJ, 1988. Reprint. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. Gift dedication in ink inside front cover. ISBN 1555212417. In 1890 Charles Orvis, the founder of the famous fly-fishing tackle company that is still a leading name in top-quality gear, solicited information from seasoned anglers from coast-to-coast on their favorite flies. His daughter, Mary Orvis Marbury, compiled and edited the results in this volume that was released in 1892. It was printed at least 9 time by 1896, a fishing best-seller even by today's standards. Until this edition, ''Favorite Flies'' had been reprinted only once since then, in 1955 by Charles T Branford Co, Boston. This book offers descriptions and reproductions of 300 flies, with 32 spectacular color plates, broken down by geographic area and fishing conditions. Though more than a century has passed, these patterns remain effective for catching trout. 522 Pgs. Description text copyright 2008 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 18275.