Bert Claflin Blazed Trails For Anglers 1949 and 7 similar items

BLAZED TRAILS FOR ANGLERS by Bert Claflin New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1949. First edition, first printing. Illustrated with seventeen photographs on striking black-and-white plates. Claflin spent a lifetime fishing and studying the art of fishing. He fished in salt and fresh water in forty U.S. States as well as in Canada. Offering his expert advice he examines the best waters for different fish species, the most successful methods for catching them, and tips on which equipment to use and when to use it. Some of the fish Claflin focuses on are trout, salmon, pike, tuna, and carp. A wonderful angling collectible. Light wear to upper spine edge, spine slightly faded, else very good in burgundy linen with circular embossed motif illustration depicting a bird and fox in a forest to the front cover, and with gilt titles and rules to the spine; lacking a dust jacket. Unusual in this vintage first edition with beautiful photo-plate illustrations. A presentable vintage edition. Octavo; 237 pages; plus index. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT BOOKS THANKS!