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(Derrydale Press)
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
Jennings, Preston J. A Book of Trout Flies. Containing a List of the Most Important American Stream Insects & Their Imitations. New York: Derrydale Press, 1935
In 4s (10 x 6 1/2 in.; 254 x 165 mm). 11 plates by Alma W. Froderstrom, of which 7 are hand-colored, 2 black-and-white photographic plates. Accompanied by a display volume containing 30 mounted flies tied by Jennings. Half green morocco, green cloth over boards, spine in 6 gilt-lettered and decorated compartments, green marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Display volume in quarter green morocco; spines of both volumes slightly faded, a few scratches to spine of display volume. Green cloth slipcase lined in felt.
In 4s (10 x 6 1/2 in.; 254 x 165 mm). 11 plates by Alma W. Froderstrom, of which 7 are hand-colored, 2 black-and-white photographic plates. Accompanied by a display volume containing 30 mounted flies tied by Jennings. Half green morocco, green cloth over boards, spine in 6 gilt-lettered and decorated compartments, green marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Display volume in quarter green morocco; spines of both volumes slightly faded, a few scratches to spine of display volume. Green cloth slipcase lined in felt.
Literature
Litchfield 91; Siegel 88
Catalogue Note
A handsome and impressive demonstration of Jennings' expertise. Number 11 of 25 copies signed by Jennings, Froderstrom, Herman T. Spieth (foreword), and Eugene V. Connett (afterword).