Lot 0187

Fishing (9) Books

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Sports Equipment

Sold

Wetzel, Charles M.American Fishing Books. A: Wetzel, Charles M.American Fishing Books. A Bibliography from the Earliest Times up to 1948. 4to, 3/4 green oasis goat, hand-marbled boards and endpapers, housed in mahogany slipcase with a March Brow

2020Wetzel, Charles M.American Fishing Books. ASee Sold Price

Sold

Library of fishing books: fly fishing, fly tying, flats: Library of fishing books: fly fishing, fly tying, flats fishing, how to books, trout, saltwater, fly patterns, 27 boxes. Estate of Michael Coe, PhD, New Haven, CT.

2020Library of fishing books: fly fishing, fly tying, flatsSee Sold Price

Sold

Twelve Fishing Books: Twelve Fishing Bookstallest, quarto, 11-1/4 in., as follows: Charles M. Wetzel, Practical Fly Fishing, owner signed (1945); Fred Everett, Fun With Trout, author signed (1952); Verne E. Davison, Homema

2022Twelve Fishing BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

(11VOL) FLY FISHING, ANGLING, TROUT, & OTHER FISHING BOOKS: Including: American Angler's Guide, 4th edition, D. Appleton & Co., New York; Streamcraft: an Angling Manual by Dr. George Parker Holden, signed frontice page and with dust jacket; Trout (2 vol) b

2023(11VOL) FLY FISHING, ANGLING, TROUT, & OTHER FISHING BOOKSSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique Fishing Books Complete Angler Scots 1787: Lot consists of 12 volumes including "A Retrospective View of the Scots Fisheries" second edition, Edinburgh, 1787; "Salmonia or Days of Fly Fishing" by An Angler, Philadelphia, 1832; "The Complete An

2020Antique Fishing Books Complete Angler Scots 1787See Sold Price

Sold

Twelve (12) Hardback Fly Fishing Books.: Twelve (12) hardback books on fly fishing and related. Mostly first editions in dust jackets.

2020Twelve (12) Hardback Fly Fishing Books.See Sold Price

Sold

(7pc) TROUT FISHING & OTHER FISHING BOOKS: Including: The Speckled Brook Trout, R. H. Russell; With The Trout Fly by Ladd Plumley, 1929; Angler's Creel by Alexander Wanless, first printing; Fishing and Shooting by Earl Buxton, "cheaper edition

2023(7pc) TROUT FISHING & OTHER FISHING BOOKSSee Sold Price

Sold

4 Hardcover Fishing Books: Natural History of the Fishes of Massachusetts by Jerome V. C. Smith, 1833. The Arte of Angling 1577, Princeton University Library 1956 Fishing with a Book by William Van Wyck, 1933 A Discourse Utter'

20164 Hardcover Fishing BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

4 Fishing Books: The Autobiography of a Fisherman by Frank Parker Day, 1927 Fly-Fishing Days by Louis V. Pirsson, 1946 A Fly Fisher's Life by Charles Ritz, 1959 Fun with Trout by Fred Everett, 1952. From the Estate of

20164 Fishing BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

Two Edward Hewitt Fishing Books: Telling on the Trout, 1926 Hewitt's Handbook on Fly Fishing, 1933. From the Estate of Everett “Rett” Foster of Clayton, NY. Mr. Foster had an extensive collection of hunting, angling and outdoor s

2016Two Edward Hewitt Fishing BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

(4pc) 20TH CENTURY FISHING BOOKS: Including: a Greg Pfaff handmade tooled leather fishing journal; The Lure and Lore: Trout Fishing by Alvin R. Grove, Jr.; An Angler's Entomology by J. R. Harris; and Upstream and Down by Howard T. Wal

2023(4pc) 20TH CENTURY FISHING BOOKSSee Sold Price

Sold

Lot Of 20: Assorted Vintage Fishing Books.: This lot includes ten hard bound to include "Western Trout" 1948 first edition by Knopf, "The Western Angler" by Haig-Brown 1947, "Fisherman's Fall" Haig-Brown 1964, "Fishing the Dry Fly" by Wright 19

2016Lot Of 20: Assorted Vintage Fishing Books.See Sold Price

Sold

Eight Deep Sea Fishing Books: Eight Deep Sea Fishing Books Atlantic Game Fishing by S. Kip Farrington, Jr., Illus. by Lynn Bogue Hunt 1937. Pacific Game Fishing by S. Kip Farrington, Jr., Illus. by Lynn Bogue Hunt 1942. Fishing th

Eight Deep Sea Fishing BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

6 Fishing Books: A Disclourse Utter'D in Part at Ammauskeeg-Falls in the Fishing Season, 1971 by Joseph Seccombe, Limited Edition of 1000, Signed by the Illustrator, with sleeve The Brook Trout and the Determined Angl

20166 Fishing BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

Fly Fishing Books Author Signed: Perrault's Standard Dictionary of Fishing Flies, Blue Upright, Figuring out Flies. All books are signed by authors.

2023Fly Fishing Books Author SignedSee Sold Price

Sold

Arnold Gingrich (3) Fly Fishing Books: Three books of fly fishing by Arnold Gingrich. Includes: The Well-Tempered Angler 1965 first edition with dust jacket unclipped; The Joys of Trout 1973 with dust jacket clipped; and The Fishing in Pri

2020Arnold Gingrich (3) Fly Fishing BooksSee Sold Price

Related Sports Equipment

American Fish Decoys by Steven Michaan: American Fish Decoys features over 100 images of the most prized Ice Fishing Decoys from the Golden Age of Ice fishing, with masterpieces by carvers such as Oscar Peterson, Hans Janner, Sr., Augie Jan

May 10, 2024American Fish Decoys by Steven Michaan

$50

LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE: LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE, C. 1960/80

May 18, 2024LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE

$160

14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14": 14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14"

5 days Left14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14"

$200

Otco, Shakesphere, Pflueger and More VIntage Fishing Reels: 10 reels.

7 days LeftOtco, Shakesphere, Pflueger and More VIntage Fishing Reels

Vintage Snoopy 1958 Zebco Fishing Reel works: Vintage Snoopy 1958 Zebco Fishing Reel works Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with questions or picture requests! Used Ite

6 days LeftVintage Snoopy 1958 Zebco Fishing Reel works

$38

Vintage D.A.M Quick 330 spinning FISHING REEL: Vintage D.A.M Quick 330 spinning FISHING REEL Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with questions or picture requests! Used It

6 days LeftVintage D.A.M Quick 330 spinning FISHING REEL

$28

Vintage 1950's Ocean City 300 Spinning Fishing Reel: Vintage 1950's Ocean City 300 Spinning Fishing Reel Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with questions or picture requests! U

6 days LeftVintage 1950's Ocean City 300 Spinning Fishing Reel

$28

Lot of Vintage Fly Fishing Reel and Vintage Fly Fishing Lures: Lot of Vintage Fly Fishing Reel and Vintage Fly Fishing Lures

1 day LeftLot of Vintage Fly Fishing Reel and Vintage Fly Fishing Lures

$16

Penn Jig Master No. 500 Fishing Reel: Penn Jig Master No. 500 Fishing Reel, 6in

May 07, 2024Penn Jig Master No. 500 Fishing Reel

South Bend 59 8 1/2' Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod: Nice rod and slip case.

May 10, 2024South Bend 59 8 1/2' Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod

$10

Bronson Reel Co. Seawolf 250 Fishing Reel: Bronson Reel Co. Seawolf 250 Fishing Reel, 5in

May 07, 2024Bronson Reel Co. Seawolf 250 Fishing Reel

Two Antique Split Bamboo Fly Fishing Rods: Two Antique Split Bamboo Fly Fishing Rods

May 09, 2024Two Antique Split Bamboo Fly Fishing Rods

$30

Vintage Fishing Reels and Rods

$10

Vintage Fishing Lures Sea Rigs Spinners Spoons Stanley Strike King: Some of my dad's old lures purchased 70's/80's. Several may be earlier.

5 days LeftVintage Fishing Lures Sea Rigs Spinners Spoons Stanley Strike King

$28

Unusual Fishing Rod Cane, 20th c., H.- 38 in.: Unusual Fishing Rod Cane, 20th c., the curved handle mounted with a short interior fishing rod, H.- 38 in.

May 10, 2024Unusual Fishing Rod Cane, 20th c., H.- 38 in.

$325

(2) Ice Fishing Decoys

More Items in Sports Equipment

Large Victorian Taxidermy Bird Aviary: Large Victorian Taxidermy Aviary with 12 colorful birds to include parrot. Overall good condition.

May 19, 2024Large Victorian Taxidermy Bird Aviary

$1,150

Large Collection of Taxidermy Insect Specimens.: Large Collection of Taxidermy Insect Specimens. Over 65 vintage identified insects set in Riker mounts.

4 days LeftLarge Collection of Taxidermy Insect Specimens.

$300

May 18, 2024LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE

$160

5 days Left14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14"

$200

William "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird: carved sculpture, 7 1/2" high, 15 1/4" long, 11" deep. Life-like carved and painted sculpture on natural hard wood base, signed on base. Shows chip to one feather.

5 days LeftWilliam "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird

$80

(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,: carved and painted, 16 1/2" and 17" high, 7 1/2" to 15" wide. Two yellow legs with unusual burl root bases, 13 3/4" to 14 1/4" high, 9" to 9 1/2" wide. All measured with the stands.

5 days Left(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,

$150

Vintage Inlaid Billiards Pool Cue in Case

$25

(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,: circa 1930, slight loss to neck, 7" high, 13" long. One has 2 eyes missing and paint loss. The other has a crack to neck. Age appropriate wear. Both are stamped on the bottom R. S. Whitney, Dedham, MA

5 days Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,

$200

2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8": 2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8"

5 days Left2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8"

$75

C 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION: C 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION 14 3/8” LONG ORIGINAL PAINT

5 days LeftC 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION

$50

Vintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W: Vintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W

5 days LeftVintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W

$50

Wooden Swan Decoy: Swan decoy. Carved wood with old paint. Circa 1940. H 16-5/8" W 31-1/2" D 10".Condition: Link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ltfwxr7sz0uhtusztzony/h?rlkey=foz0

May 10, 2024Wooden Swan Decoy

$50

J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland): Decoy by J. Daddy Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Jun 06, 2024J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland)

$50

Brant carved decoy, Virginia body with a Maine or: Canadian maritime head, early 20th century, old painted surface, 9" high, 19 1/2" long, 6 1/2" wide, some cracking, horseshoe weighted base. Age appropriate wear.

5 days LeftBrant carved decoy, Virginia body with a Maine or

$70

Carved crow decoy, Illinois River, worn painted: finish, glass eyes, missing partial beak, on iron rod and wooden base, 18 1/2" high, 13" long, early 20th century, cracking to body.

5 days LeftCarved crow decoy, Illinois River, worn painted

$70

Folk Art Carved and Painted Fish Spearing Decoy.: Folk Art Carved and Painted Fish Spearing Decoy. Original paint, tin fins, metal tack eyes, carved wood tail and inset lead belly weight. 6-3/4"l.

4 days LeftFolk Art Carved and Painted Fish Spearing Decoy.

$50

Recommended Collectibles

Gen. William T. Sherman's Sword & Trunk: General William T. Sherman’s wartime saber WITH military chest or trunk marked “Care Depot QR.MR. St. Louis. MO,” “W.T. Sherman,” and “Books.” One of the most significant lot

May 14, 2024Gen. William T. Sherman's Sword & Trunk

$12,500

Charleston "Free Badge" c. 1785: c. 1785. Charleston, South Carolina "free badge." ~42mm x 38mm. Oval copper planchet, single obverse die, struck in relief. Obverse bears a Phrygian cap (liberty cap) on a pole emblazoned “Free.&rdq

May 14, 2024Charleston "Free Badge" c. 1785

$3,100

Captured First National Confederate Flag (Nashville, Tennessee): 9-star First National Confederate Flag. Original red and white cotton-silk (weft/warp) machine-sewn stripes. Navy blue canton with 9 painted gold-gilt stars. Accompanied by an old note of provenance a

May 15, 2024Captured First National Confederate Flag (Nashville, Tennessee)

$3,400

$100 Morgan Silver Dollar Wax Sealed Bank Bag BU: $100 Morgan Silver Dollar Wax Sealed Bank Bag BU STOCK PHOTO WEIGHT INDICATES BU

5 days Left$100 Morgan Silver Dollar Wax Sealed Bank Bag BU

$5,000

Attr. Stonewall Jackson Daguerreotype, Mexican War Era Artillery Officer: Quarter plate daguerreotype of a US artillery lieutenant taken during the Mexican War era. Full leatherette case. A strikingly candid shot for the period, the subject’s stern expression belies his c

May 14, 2024Attr. Stonewall Jackson Daguerreotype, Mexican War Era Artillery Officer

$600

George Washington Multi-Signed Historical Ledger Sheet – Dated October 1788: George Washington Multi-Signed Historical Ledger Sheet – Dated October 1788. Presenting a singularly rare and historically significant piece of Americana: a meticulously preserved ledger sheet datin

2 days LeftGeorge Washington Multi-Signed Historical Ledger Sheet – Dated October 1788

$6,500

1842 “Porter” Slave Badge: Charleston, South Carolina "slave badge,” dated 1842. From the workshop of William M. Rouse, by city contract. This example was issued for a “Porter," a designation used to describe an enslave

May 14, 20241842 “Porter” Slave Badge

$1,500

$20 Morgan Silver Dollar Bank Roll CC & CC Ends BU: $20 Morgan Silver Dollar Bank Roll CC & CC Ends BU STOCK PHOTO WEIGHT INDICATES BU

5 days Left$20 Morgan Silver Dollar Bank Roll CC & CC Ends BU

$2,400

George Washington Signed Discharge: Partly printed discharge document signed by George Washington, as Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States. Newburgh, [New York], 4 January 1783. 1 page, ## x ## in. Undersigned by Washin

May 14, 2024George Washington Signed Discharge

$2,700

Exquisite Beatles Signed Abbey Road Album: Exquisite Beatles Signed “Abbey Road” Album with Historic Provenance - Serial Number SO-383. Ladies and gentlemen, it is with extraordinary enthusiasm that we present to you a singular piece o

2 days LeftExquisite Beatles Signed Abbey Road Album

$2,300

[Ambrotype] Texas Confederate Soldier: Sixth plate ambrotype. Full leatherette case. Portrait of a possible Texas Confederate soldier. A silver star device was used to pin up the brim of his light-toned headgear, a look often seen in image

May 14, 2024[Ambrotype] Texas Confederate Soldier

$400

Historic 1904 Tip Top Weekly Magazine Signed by Baseball Legends Including Ruth & Gehrig: Historic 1904 Tip Top Weekly Magazine Signed by Baseball Legends. The grandeur of early American baseball history is captured in this extraordinary offering, a 1904 Tip Top Weekly baseball magazine, w

2 days LeftHistoric 1904 Tip Top Weekly Magazine Signed by Baseball Legends Including Ruth & Gehrig

$11,000

1978 Bobby Orr's Power Play Bally Pinball Machine: 1978 Bobby Orr's Power Play Bally Pinball Machine. Piece needs to be repaired but is a great vintage piece. This piece turns on, doesnt accept quarters, and is missing keys. Please see photos for addi

22 hrs Left1978 Bobby Orr's Power Play Bally Pinball Machine

$360

A Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword: A Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword. Measure 33" Overall, Blade 25 3/4". Provenance: Central Florida Estate. >>>RBFineArts CFL Inc. Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies<<< !!!DUE TO A RECEN

May 18, 2024A Signed Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword

$700

Kurt Cobain Handwritten "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Lyrics with Personal Drawings and Notes: Kurt Cobain Handwritten "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Lyrics with Personal Drawings and Notes. An extraordinary collection centerpiece for discerning music memorabilia enthusiasts and historians alike, th

2 days LeftKurt Cobain Handwritten "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Lyrics with Personal Drawings and Notes

$4,500

1846 Slave Dealer's Token: Original slave auctioneer token of W. W. Wilbur, South Carolina and dated 1846. Tokens such as these were a common form of marketing one’s business or trade in the 19th Century. The obverse reads ��

May 14, 20241846 Slave Dealer's Token

$225

Item Details

Description

Group of nine fishing books. Includes: 1) Rising Trout by Charles K. Fox. 1967. Signed and numbered '713'. 2) American Food and Game Fishes by Jordan and Evermann. 1920. 3) Trout by Ray Bergman. 1972. ... and more. Group measures 10 in. x 7.5 in. x 9 in. From a non-smoking home and free of any odors. Provenance: Bob Borcherdt collection. Bigfork, Montana. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. This lot will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested.