Crossroads Angling Auction Spring 2016 2016-04-24 Auction - 743 Price Results - Crossroads Angling Auction in NY - Page 29
Rare Diminutive Willard Bradley Single Action Fly ReelGeorge Bonbright's Personal Size No. 1 PerfectionThaddeus Norris 16' Fly Rod 3pc/2mid/3tip
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Hillburn, NY, United States
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Crossroads Angling Auction Spring 2016

Antique and Collectible Fishing Tackle, Books and Ephemera
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Richard Adams' Fly Plate: (1910-2006) Guided for more than eighty years on the Matapedia. Some of his clients were actors, businessman and even former President Jimmy Carter. A conservation advocate for the Atlantic salmon
0351: Richard Adams' Fly PlateEst. $100-$200
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Roy Steenrod Fly: Hendrickson dry fly from Roy Steenrod. A printed card signed by Sonni Sampson attesting to the authenticity of the fly. Sonni Sampson was the daughter of Sam Hendrickson, who was the nephew of A.E.
0365: Roy Steenrod FlyEst. $200-$300
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Ninety Ernest Schwiebert Flies: Housed in a plastic American Museum of Fly Fishing fly box are ninety wet flies and nymphs. These were originally sold in 2008 in the Ernest Schwiebert collection and was lot 143. All in Excellent
0366A: Ninety Ernest Schwiebert FliesEst. $400-$600
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The Art of Angling by R[ichard] Brooks 1766: Third edition, or, first edition with new title, 293 pages plus publisher's ads, 139 woodcuts, older calf boards, lacks front free endpaper, else Very Good plus.
0435: The Art of Angling by R[ichard] Brooks 1766Est. $100-$200
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Seventeen Angling Bookplates: An array of various different sized bookplates from some notable sportsmen, book collectors, and authors such as S. Kip Farrington in three different sizes, Henry A. Sherwin in two different sizes,
0522: Seventeen Angling BookplatesEst. $150-$250
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Eight Letterheads and Billheads: Four letterheads from Conroy & Bissett for 1882, two T.H. Chubb Rod Co. billheads for 1907 and 1910, two Abbey & Imbrie billheads for the 1880's. Usual folds, else Very Good plus or better.
0525: Eight Letterheads and BillheadsEst. $50-$100
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Edward Ringwood Hewitt Letters to Tom Collins: The first typed and signed letter is typed on both sides and is addressed to Tom Collins of the Payne Rod Co. complimenting him on the fine production of his 1952 catalog. He also shares his opinion
0530: Edward Ringwood Hewitt Letters to Tom CollinsEst. $200-$300
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J.C. Conroy & Co. NY Ball Handle Reel: Another Ca. 1864-75 "J.C. Conroy & Co. NY" marked 3" dia. brass multiplier. Foot appears nearly full length with some corner filing at each end, otherwise condition is about Very Good plus.
0017: J.C. Conroy & Co. NY Ball Handle ReelEst. $150-$250
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Watermelon Style Whole Willow Creel: Small center hole perfect for stream bred brook trout. Measuring 4 3/4" x 14 1/2". Canvas shoulder strap, which connects to the creel's sides. Replacement hinges and broken clasp. Overall Good
0650: Watermelon Style Whole Willow CreelEst. $50-$100
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Pfluegers' "Tips on Tackle" 1919: 112 pages, illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. Spine ends chipped, small tear to front cover and running first 14 pages, overall Good.
0665: Pfluegers' "Tips on Tackle" 1919Est. $75-$150
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Rare Ca. 1920 Creek Chub Chautauqua Minnow Musky Lure: Coming with an important signed copy of a letter of authentication from Creek Chub's Executive Vice President, Harry Heinzerling is this exceedingly rare Creek Chub Chautauqua Minnow. This is likely
0690: Rare Ca. 1920 Creek Chub Chautauqua Minnow Musky LureEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Wood and Cane Canoe Seat: A 16" x 20" seat when closed stands 5 1/2" tall and 18 1/4 fully opened. Probably from the 1950's or 60's. Very light wear, otherwise in Excellent condition with no breaks to the cane.
0631: Wood and Cane Canoe SeatEst. $75-$150
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Rare Joseph Schnell French Weave Fishing Creel: This ca. 1930's or 1940's Schnell creel is not marked with the rubber stamp cartouche but is recognizable by the classic two by two brick design on the leathering. It measures 9" tall and 15" at the
0641: Rare Joseph Schnell French Weave Fishing CreelEst. $300-$500
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Mermaid and Black Memorabilia Lures: Included are 2 Dolly Mermaid Bobbers, metal mermaid lure, 2 Black Sambo lures, 1 similar without hook rigging, 2 different black mermaid lures. Very Good plus to Excellent.
0725: Mermaid and Black Memorabilia LuresEst. $75-$150